TOHATSU MD 40B2 Owner's Manual page 38

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PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS
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The engine oil is drained for shipping from
the factory. Be sure to fill the engine to the
proper level before star ting engine. ( To
properly fill the engine with oil follow the
instructions in section 10 of this manual)
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Note
Use of engine oils that do not meet these
re quirements will result in re duce d
engine life, and other engine problems.
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In the unlikely event that gasoline by mis-
take is filled into the oil tank, drain the oil
tank completely, and consult an autho-
rized service shop for advice.
Check the amount of oil in the oil tank
visually before starting the engine. Run-
ning out of oil at sea is a cause for poten-
tial disaster.
The required amount of engine oil is
automatically supplied from the oil tank,
through the oil pump, according to the
engine running conditions. Gasoline is
fed over a separate feeding line.
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Replenishing oil in the engine oil tank.
1. Open the filler lid from the top cowl.
2. Open the oil tank cap.
3. Fill the oil tank with the genuine
engine oil.
4. After replenishment of the oil tank,
be sure to close the oil tank cap
tightly.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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Oil pump air vent
Visually check whether there is air in the
oil through the vinyl pipe connecting the
oil tank with the oil pump. If present,
Purge the air as follows:
30, 40, 50
Loosen the air vent screw on the oil
pump to purge the air, and tighten it
when all air, as seen through the vinyl
pipe on the oil pump side, has been
purged.
30, 40, 50
1
2
3
1. Air vent screw
2. From oil filter
3. Vinyl pipe
75, 90, 115
See page 44 for air removal from the oil
lines.
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Note
Wipe off any spilled oil with a rag, and dis-
pose of it.
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