TOHATSU MFS 2.5B Owner's Manual page 44

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
colorless and odorless gas which can be
fatal if inhaled for any length of time.
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When washing the outboard motor, be
careful not to spray the water inside of the
top cowl, especially electrical components.
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Note
It is recommended to check chemical prop-
erties of water on which your outboard
motor is regularly used.
If outboard motor is used in salt water,
brackish water or water with a high acidic
level, use fresh water to remove salt,
chemicals or mud from exterior and cool-
ing water passage after every cruising or
before storing outboard motor for long
time. Before flushing, remove the propeller
and the forward thrust holder.
ENOM00085-B
Flushing attachment
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To prevent the engine from starting when
you are near the propeller, remove the stop
switch lock.
1. Tilt down the outboard motor.
2. Remove the water plug from the gear
case, and screw in the flushing attach-
ment.
3. Attach the flushing attachment and
connect a water hose. Turn on the
water and adjust the flow. Continue
flushing the outboard motor for 3 to 5
minutes.
CAUTION
CAUTION
4. After the flushing, be sure to reattach
the water plug.
5. Tilt up the outboard motor.
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1. Flushing attachment (option)
ENOM00085-A
Flushing by test tank
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WARNING
Do not start engine without removing pro-
peller, or accidentally turning propeller
could cause personal injury.
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WARNING
Never start or operate the engine indoors
or in any space which is not well ventilated.
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a
colorless and odorless gas which can be
fatal if inhaled for any length of time.
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CAUTION
When the engine is started in the test tank,
to avoid over heating and water pump
damage, be sure the water level is at least
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