General Precautions - TOHATSU 40 Service Manual

SECTION 4

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Before performing any service work on the powerhead, read and
understand the Service Safety section at the beginning of this
manual.
Use the manufacturer special tools as indicated during servicing of
the powerhead.
Use caution when performing tests with the engine cover removed.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep hair, hands, and
clothing away from the flywheel.
Check entire fuel system for leaks after servicing the powerhead to
prevent fire or explosion.
Make sure all ignition and electrical leads are properly routed and
clamped in their original positions.
Disable the ignition system and disconnect the battery when
servicing the powerhead.
Replace locking fasteners when their locking feature becomes
weak. Use only factory replacement parts.
Always inspect and test the start-in-gear prevention system before
returning engine to customer.
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