Pre-Season Check - TOHATSU MFS 5D LPG Owner's Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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If the outboard motor must be laid down,
be sure to close the valve of the LPG tank
and disconnect fuel line, and then turn
the engine until engine stop so that con-
sume the remaining fuel in the fuel sys-
tem completely. When laying down the
outboard motor, place front-side, star-
board-side, or port-side down on a cush-
ion or any softer surface shown below.
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Note
When laying the outboard front-side down,
turn the clamp bracket 90° clockwise or
anti-clockwise so that it does not interfere
with the ground. Then tighten up the steer-
ing adjustment screw to maintain its posi-
tion (see page 43).
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Battery
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Place the battery away from any source of
fire, sparks and open flames such as
burners or welding equipment.
Place the battery away from fuel tank.
Accidental sparks of battery may cause
explosion of gasoline.
1. Disconnect the battery cables and be
sure to remove the negative terminal
first.
2. Wipe off any chemical deposits, dirt,
or grease.
3. Apply grease to the battery terminals.
4. Charge the battery completely before
storing it for the winter.
5. Recharge the battery once a month
to prevent it from discharging and the
electrolyte from deteriorating.
6. Store the battery in a dry place.
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4. Pre-season check

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The following steps must be taken when
first using the engine after off season
storage.
1. Check that the shift and throttle
function properly. (Be sure to turn the
propeller shaft when checking the
shift function or else the shift linkage
may be damaged.)
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2. Check the electrolyte level, and mea-
sure the voltage and specific gravity
of the battery.
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