TOHATSU BFT115A Service Manual page 617

Turn the outboard motor right and left, then remove the
two self-locking nuts (1).
Check that the engine and mount case mating surfaces
are level to the ground.
Holding the outboard motor, remove the stern bracket/
swivel case assembly (1) from the outboard motor.
If it is hard to remove the stern bracket/swivel case
assembly, adjust the engine position by raising and
lowering the outboard motor slowly with the hoist.
• Be careful not to raise the outboard motor stand off
the ground while raising the outboard motor with the
hoist.
• Be careful not to damage the threads of the two stud
bolts when removing the stern bracket/swivel case
assembly from the outboard motor.
After removing the stern bracket/swivel case assembly,
lower the outboard motor slowly.
Store the outboard motor with the extension case set on
the ground.
• If it is necessary to store the outboard motor by
laying it on its side, drain the engine oil, drain the
fuel from the vapor separator and install the L./R.
engine under covers.
• Then, lay the outboard motor on a urethane foam
sheet or blanket with the intake manifold side facing
down.
Remove the six bolts (1), twelve small washers (2), six
large washers (3), twelve nuts (4) and stern bracket (5).
(1)
(1)
(4)
(2)
(3)
(5)
TRIM/TILT
(1)
(2)
(1)
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