Daily Inspection - TOHATSU MFS2.5B Owner's Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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1. Daily Inspection

Perform the following checks before and
after use.
Item
• Check the amount of fuel in the tank.
Fuel System • Check for debris in the fuel filters.
• Check the rubber hoses for fuel leakage.
• 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.
Engine Oil • Check the oil level, dirt and entering water.
• Check that the stop switch functions normally and make sure
the lock plate is in right location.
Electrical
Equipment
• Check cords for loose connections and damage.
• Check the spark plug for dirt, wear and carbon build-up.
• Check that the carburetor choke valve functions normally.
Throttle Sys-
• Check carburetor linkage is working normally when turning the
tem
throttle grip.
• Check the rope for wear and chafing.
Recoil Starter
• Check the ratchet engagement.
• Check that the clutch engages correctly when operation the shift
lever.
Clutch and
Propeller Sys- • Visually check the propeller and shear pin for bent or damaged
tem
blades.
• Check that the split pin is on the propeller.
• Check the clamp screws attaching the motor to the boat for
Installation of
tightness.
Motor
• Check the thrust rod installation.
• Check that cooling water is discharged from the cooling water
Cooling Water
check port after the engine has started.
• Check that there are tools and spare parts for replacing spark
Tools and
plugs, the propeller, etc.
Spares
• Check that you have the spare rope.
• Check if the anode is securely installed.
Other parts
• Check the anode for corrosion and deformation.
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Do not use outboard motor if any abnor-
mality is found during pre-operation check
or it could result in severe damage to the
motor or severe personal injury.
Points to Check
WARNING
Remedy
Fill fuel
Clean or Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Fill fuel or Replace
Remedy or replace
Correct or replace
Clean or replace
Replace
Correct
Replace
Correct or replace
Adjust
Replace
Tighten
Repair if necessary
Replace