Daily Inspection - TOHATSU MD 40B2 Owner's Manual

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1. Daily inspection

Perform the following checks and inspec-
tion before and after use.
Item
• Check the amount of fuel in the tank.
• Check for dust or water in the fuel filter.
Fuel System
• Check rubber pipes for oil leakage.
• Fuel
• Check for crack, leakage, damage in the fuel tank cap.
• Check for crack, damage in the gasket and tether.
Fuel Tank Cap
• Check for leakage at full close.
• Check for ratchet performance.
• Check the amount of engine oil in the oil tank.
Lubrication
System
• Check for dust or water in the oil filters.
• Check the spark plugs for dirt, wear and carbon built-up.
Spark plugs (30·40·50·75·90) NGK IZFR6Q (0.8 mm gap) (0.0315 in)
Spark plugs (115) NGK IZFR5J (0.8 mm gap) (0.0315 in)
• Check if the main switch functions normality.
Electrical
• Check if the battery electrolyte level and specific gravity are normal
Equipment
• Check for loose connections on battery terminal.
• Check if the stop switch functions normally and make sure the lock
plate is present.
• Check cords for loose connections and damage.
• Check if the magneto works normally when turning the throttle grip,
Throttle Sys-
tem
and also check links for looseness.
• Check if the clutch engages correctly when operating the Remote
Clutch and
Control. (or Shift lever)
Propeller Sys-
• Check the propeller for bent or damaged blades.
tem
• Check if the propeller nut is tightened and the split pin is present.
• Check all the motor installation bolts with the boat.
Installation of
Motor
• Check the thrust rod installation.
Power Trim & • Check working of the tilt up and down of the motor.
Tilt
• Check that cooling water is discharged from the cooling water check
Cooling Water
port after the engine has started.
• To be prepare tools and spare parts for replacing spark plugs, pro-
Tools and
peller, etc.
Spares
• Check if the spare rope is provided.
Steering • Check working of steering handle and remote control.
Devices
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Do not use outboard motor if any abnor-
mality is found during pre-operation check
otherwise it could result in severe damage
to the motor or severe personal injury.
Points to Check
WARNING
Remedy
Replenish
Clean
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replenish
Clean
Clean or replace
Remedy or replace
Replenish or recharge
Retighten
Remedy or replace
Correct or replace
Correct
Adjust
Replace
Tighten
Tighten
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