Off-Season Storage - TOHATSU MFS 15 Owner's Manual

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Note
Use genuine gear oil or the recommended
one (API GL-5: SAE #80 to #90).
Required volume: approx. 370 mL.
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3. Off-season storage

Before you put your outboard motor in
storage, it is a good opportunity to have it
serviced and prepared by your dealer.
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CAUTION
Before servicing the motor for storage:
Remove the battery cables.
Remove the spark plug caps from the
spark plugs.
Do not run the motor out of the water.
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Engine
1. Wash the engine exterior and flush the
cooling water system thoroughly with
fresh water. Drain the water com-
pletely.
Wipe off any surface water with an oily
rag.
2. Use a dry cloth to completely wipe off
water and salt from the electrical com-
ponents.
3. Drain all fuel from the fuel hoses, fuel
pump, and carburetor, and clean these
parts.
Keep in mind that if gasoline is kept in
the carburetor for a long time, gum and
varnish will develop, causing the float
valve to stick, restricting the fuel flow.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
4. Remove the spark plugs and spray
storage oil (available from an autho-
rized dealer) into the combustion
chamber through the spark plug holes
while slowly turning the motor over
using the recoil starter.
5. Change the engine oil.
6. Change the gear oil in the gear case.
7. Apply grease to the propeller shaft.
8. Apply grease to all sliding parts, joints,
nuts, and bolts.
9. Stand the outboard motor up vertically
in a dry place.
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WARNING
Be sure to use cloth to remove fuel remain-
ing in the cowl and dispose of it in accor-
dance with local fire prevention and
environment protection regulations.
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Battery
1. Disconnect the battery cables.
2. Wipe off any chemical deposits, dirt, or
grease.
3. Apply grease to the battery terminals.
4. Charge the battery completely before
storing it for the winter.
5. Recharge the battery once a month to
prevent it from discharging and the
electrolyte from deteriorating.
6. Store the battery in a dry place.
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Electric Starter Motor
Coat the internal pinion gears and the
shaft of the electric starter motor with
grease.
Do not put grease on the teeth of the
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