TOHATSU BFT115A Service Manual page 88

MAINTENANCE
WATER PUMP INSPECTION
Place the outboard motor in a test tank or connect an
external water supply to the water inlet.
Start the engine and idle the engine in neutral.
Water should flow from the cooling system inspection
hole (1) while the engine is running.
If water does not flow while the engine is running,
inspect the water pump (page 11-7).
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH
INSPECTION
Make sure that the clip (1) is set at the emergency stop
switch.
Start the engine and idle the engine in neutral.
The engine should stop when the clip is removed.
If there is a problem with the system, check the
emergency stop switch.
Set the clip (1) to the emergency stop switch.
Start the engine and idle the engine in neutral.
The engine should stop when the engine stop switch (2)
is pushed.
If there is a problem with the system, check the
emergency stop switch.
ENGINE OIL LEAK INSPECTION
Remove the engine cover.
Check that the engine oil in not leaking from the
following locations.
– Cylinder head cover/cylinder head mating surface
– Cylinder head/cylinder block mating surface
– Cylinder block/oil case mating surface
– Chain case installation surface
– Engine/mounting case mating surface
– Oil tube connection area
Install the engine cover.
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