TOHATSU MFS 40A Owner's Manual page 84

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Fuel system draining
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For details on handling fuel, contact an
authorized dealer.
Fuel and fuel vapors are extremely flamma-
ble and can be explosive.
If fuel is spilled, wipe it up immediately.
Keep the fuel tank well away from sources
of ignition, e.g. sparks or open flames
Perform all work outdoors or in a well
ventilated place.
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Be sure to use cloth to remove fuel remain-
ing in the cowl and dispose of it in accor-
d an c e w i t h l o c a l f ir e pr e ve n t i o n an d
environment protection regulations.
1. Disconnect the fuel hose from the
outboard motor.
2. Remove the top cowl.
3. Release the drain tube from the
clamp and pull the tube outside the
10 bottom cowl. Place an approved fuel
container under the drain tube end
and use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel.
4. Loosen the vapor separator drain
screw.
5. Tilt up the outboard motor until fuel
flows out of the drain tube.
6. Leave the outboard motor in this
position until all fu e l has be en
drained.
7. When thoroughly drained, retighten
the drain screw securely.
WARNING
WARNING
8. Check the drained fuel for the pres-
ence of water or other contaminants.
If either is present, reassemble the
outboard motor, refill the vapor sepa-
rator with fuel, and then drain the
fuel again. Repeat this procedure
until no water or other contaminants
are present in the drained fuel.
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1. Vapor separator
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Battery
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WARNING
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.
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