16. PRE-SEASON
CHECK
Have your TOHATSU
dealer check the engine before the season starts. or if
you prefer, be sure to check the following
items youmelt?
0 Check the electrolyte level, and measure the voltage and specific gravity of
the battery
1.120
I 10.5
Fully discharged
1.160
1 11.1
1 l/4 charged
1.210
I 11.7
( i/2 charged
1.250
12.0
314 charged
1.260
13.2
Fully charged
0 Check that the battery is secure and the battery cables installed properly.
0 Clean the engine oil filters
@ Purge au in the vinyl pipe connecting the oil tank to the oil pomp.
0 Check that the shift and throttle function properly.
(Be sore to turn the propeller shaft when checking the shift function or else
the shift linkage may be damaged.)
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