Daily Inspection - TOHATSU MD 40B2 Owner's Manual

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1. Daily inspection

Pe r form th e following ch e c ks an d
inspection before and after use.
Item
• Check the amount of fuel in the tank.
• Check for dust or water in the fuel filter.
Fuel System
• Check rubber pipes for oil leakage.
• Fuel
• Check for crack, leakage, damage in the fuel tank cap.
Fuel Tank Cap • Check for crack, damage in the gasket.
• Check for leakage at full close.
• Check the amount of engine oil in the oil tank.
Lubrication
System
• Check for dust or water in the oil filters.
• Check the spark plugs for dirt, wear and carbon built-up.
Spark plugs (30·40·50·75·90) NGK IZFR6Q (0.8 mm gap) (0.0315
in) Spark plugs (115) NGK IZFR5J (0.8 mm gap) (0.0315 in)
• Check if the main switch functions normality.
• Check if the battery electrolyte level and specific gravity are nor-
Electrical
Equipment
mal
• Check for loose connections on battery terminal.
• Check if the stop switch functions normally and make sure the
lock plate is present.
• Check cords for loose connections and damage.
• Check if the magneto works normally when turning the throttle
Throttle Sys-
tem
grip, and also check links for looseness.
• Check if the clutch engages correctly when operating the
Remote Control. (or Shift lever)
Clutch and
Propeller Sys- • Check the propeller for bent or damaged blades.
tem
• Check if the propeller nut is tightened and the split pin is
present.
• Check all the motor installation bolts with the boat.
Installation of
Motor
• Check the thrust rod installation.
Power Trim & • Check working of the tilt up and down of the motor.
Tilt
• Check that cooling water is discharged from the cooling water
Cooling Water
check port after the engine has started.
• To be prepare tools and spare parts for replacing spark plugs,
Tools and
propeller, etc.
Spares
• Check if the spare rope is provided.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Do not use outboard motor if any abnormal-
ity is found during pre-operation check oth-
erwise it could result in severe damage to
the motor or severe personal injury.
Points to Check
WARNING
Remedy
Replenish
Clean
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replenish
Clean
Clean or replace
Remedy or replace
Replenish or
recharge
Retighten
Remedy or replace
Correct or replace
Correct
Adjust
Replace
Tighten
Tighten
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