TOHATSU MFS 25C Owner's Manual page 66

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Wipe off engine oil well immediately if
spilled and dispose of it in accordance
with local fire prevention and environ-
ment protection regulations.
Do not replenish engine oil over upper
limit. If overfilled, remove oil to upper
limit. If engine oil is over the upper limit, it
can leak potentially leading to engine
damage.
If the oil level is low, or at lowest mark,
add recommended oil to the middle dip-
stick mark.
ENOM00083-B
Washing outboard motor
ENOW00081-0
10
Do not start engine without removing pro-
peller, or accidentally turning propeller
could cause personal injury.
ENOW00082-0
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.
ENOF01103-0
WARNING
WARNING
ENOW00920-0
CAUTION
When washing the outboard motor, be care-
ful not to spray the water inside of the top
cowl, especially electrical components.
ENON00026-0
Note
It is recommended to check chemical
properties of water on which your out-
board 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. And flush cooling
water passage after every cruising or
before storing outboard motor for long
time. Before flushing, remove the propel-
ler and the forward thrust holder.
ENOM00085-E
Flushing hose joint
ENOW00921-0
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine when flushing the
outboard motor with a flushing attachment
as this can cause damage to the outboard
motor.
ENOW00922-0
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 flushing connector cap
from the outboard motor, and screw
in the hose joint.