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SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3)
Perform at every indicated month or operating
hour interval, whichever comes first.
ITEM
Fuel filter with water separator
(Low pressure side)
Fuel filter
(High pressure side)
Thermostat and thermostat cover
Fuel line
Battery and cable connection
Bolts and Nuts
Crankcase breather tube
Cooling water passages
Coolant leak
Water pump and Woodruff Key
Housing, Impeller
Emergency stop switch
Engine oil leak
Each operation part
Engine condition (5)
Power Trim/Tilt
Shift Cable (9)
Note:
(2) These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient.
Refer to the TOHATSU Service Manual for service procedures.
(3) For professional commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
(4) When operating in salt water, turbid or muddy water, the engine should be flushed with clean water after each use.
(5) Upon starting, check for unusual engine sounds and cooling water flowing freely from the check hole.
(7) Check the fuel line for leaks, cracks, or damage. If it is leaking, cracked, or damaged, take it to your servicing dealer for replacement before using your
outboard.
(8) Replace the fuel line if there are signs of leaks, cracks, or damage.
(9) Mechanical Remote Control type only.
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Each use After use
Check
o
Replace
Replace
Check/Replace
Check
o (7)
Replace
Check level-tightness
o
Check-tightness
Check
Clean
Check
o
Check
Check
Check
o
Check
o
Check
o
Check
o
Check
Check-adjust
First
Every
month
6 months
or
or
20 hrs.
100 hrs.
200 hrs.
o
Every 2 years (If necessary) (2) (8)
o (2)
o (2)
o (4)
o (4)
o (2)
o (2)
Every
Every
Every
year
2 years
3 years
or
or
or
400 hrs.
600 hrs.
1,200 hrs.
o
o (2)
o (2)
o (2)
o (2)
o (2)
Every
6 years
or
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