TOHATSU M 60C Owner's Manual page 73

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Note
It is recommended to check chemical prop-
erties of water on which your outboard
motor is regularly used.
If outboard motor is used in salt water,
brackish water or water with a high acidic
level, use fresh water to remove salt,
chemicals or mud from exterior and cool-
ing water passage after every cruising or
before storing outboard motor for long
time. Before flushing, remove the propeller
and the forward thrust holder.
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Flushing attachment
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CAUTION
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 water plug from the gear
case, and screw in the flushing attach-
ment.
3. Attach the flushing attachment and
connect a water hose. Turn on the
water and adjust the flow (Be sure to
seal the water inlet and sub-water inlet
(60/70 only), located in the gear case
with tape)
4. Put the shift lever in the neutral position
and start the engine.
Continue flushing the outboard motor
for 3 to 5 minutes at idling.
5. Stop the engine and water supply.
Remove the flushing attachment and
tape. After the flushing, be sure to reat-
tach the water plug.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
1. Flushing attachment
2. Tape
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1. Flushing attachment
2. Water inlet
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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
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