Off-Season Storage - TOHATSU MFS2.5B Owner's Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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CAUTION
Do not reuse oil plug gasket. Always use
new gasket and tighten oil plug properly to
prevent entry of water into lower unit.
2. Insert the oil tube nozzle into the lower
oil plug hole, and fill with gear oil by
squeezing the oil tube until oil flows out
of the upper plug hole.
1. Oil plug hole (Upper)
3. Install the upper oil plug, and then
remove oil tube nozzle and install the
lower oil plug.
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Note
If water in the oil, giving it a milky colored
appearance. Contact your dealer.
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Note
Use genuine gear oil or the recommended
one (API GL-5: SAE #80 to #90).
Required volume: approx. 180 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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Before servicing the motor for storage:
 Remove the spark plug caps from the
 Do not run the motor out of the water.
1. Wash the engine exterior and flush the
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2. Use a dry cloth to completely wipe off
3. Drain all fuel from the fuel hoses, and
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4. Remove the spark plugs and spray
5. Change the engine oil.
6. Change the gear oil in the gear case.
7. Apply grease to the propeller shaft.
8. Apply rust prevention to nuts and
9. Stand the outboard motor up vertically
CAUTION
spark plugs.
cooling water system thoroughly with
fresh water. Drain the water com-
pletely. (See page 39)
Wipe off any surface water with an oily
rag.
water and salt from the electrical com-
ponents.
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.
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.
bolts, etc.
in a dry place, or tiller handle face up
and placed. (See page 34)