Periodic Inspection - TOHATSU MFS 2.5B Owner's Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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2. Periodic Inspection

It is important to inspect and maintain your outboard motor regularly. At each interval on
the chart below, be sure to perform the indicated servicing. Maintenance intervals should
be determined according to the number of hours or number of months, whichever comes
first.
Description
Carburetor
Fuel filter
Fuel Sys-
Piping/Hoses
tem
Fuel tank
Fuel tank cap
Spark plug
Ignition
Ignition timing
Starting
Starter rope
System
Engine oil
Valve Clear-
Engine
ance
10
Thermostat
Propeller
Shear pin and
split pin
Lower Unit
Gear oil
Water pump
Bolts and Nuts
Sliding and Rotating Parts
Grease Nipples
Outer Equipment
Inspection intervals
First 20 Every 50
hours of 1 hours of 3
month months
*1
*1
*1
Replace
*1
*1
Replace
*1
Every 100 Every 200
Inspection procedure
hours of 6 hours of 1
months year
Strip clean, and adjust.
Check and clean or Replace if
necessary.
Check and clean or Replace if
necessary.
Clean.
Check and clean or Replace if
necessary.
Check gaps.
Remove carbon deposits or
Replace if necessary.
Check timing.
Check for wear or chafing.
Replace Replace
Replace if necessary.
Check & adjust.
Check and Replace if necessary.
Check for bent blades, damage,
wear.
Check or Replace if necessary.
Change or replenish-oil and check
Replace Replace
for water leaks.
Check for wear or damage.
Retighten.
Apply and pump in grease.
Check for corrosion.
Remarks
0.8–0.9 mm
(0.031–0.035
in)
(See page 41)
IN:
0.06–0.14 mm
(0.0024–0.0055 in)
EX:
0.11–0.19 mm
(0.0043–0.0075 in)
180 mL (6.1
fl.oz.)
Replace impel-
ler every 12
months.