TOHATSU MD 40B2 Owner's Manual page 76

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Flushing hose joint (bottom cowl)
*75, 90, 115
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Do not operate the engine when flushing the
outboard motor with a flushing attachment
as this can cause damage to the outboard
motor.
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To prevent the engine from starting when
you are near the propeller, remove the stop
switch lock.
1. Tilt down the outboard motor.
2. Remove the flushing connector cap
from the outboard motor, and screw
in the hose joint.
3. Attach the flushing attachment and
connect a water hose. Turn on the
water and adjust the flow.
Continue flushing the outboard motor
for 3 to 5 minutes
4. After the flushing, be sure to reat-
tach the flushing connector cap.
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5. Tilt up the outboard motor.
75, 90, 115
1. Hose joint
CAUTION
CAUTION
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ENOM00085-A
Flushing by test tank
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WARNING
Do not start engine without removing pro-
peller, or accidentally turning propeller
could cause personal injury.
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WARNING
Never start or operate the engine indoors or
in any space which is not well ventilated.
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a
colorless and odorless gas which can be fatal
if inhaled for any length of time.
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CAUTION
When the engine is started in the test tank,
to avoid over heating and water pump dam-
age, be sure the water level is at least 10 cm
(4 in.) above the anti ventilation plate.
And be sure to remove the propeller, when
starting the engine in the test tank. (See
page 83)
Run the engine only at idling.
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2
1. Test tank
2. Water
3. Over 10 cm (4 in.)
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