TOHATSU MFS 9.9E Owner's Manual page 60

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
When replenishing engine oil, be careful
not to allow entry of foreign matters such
as dust and water into oil chamber.
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.
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1. Filler port
2. Dipstick
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ENOM00083-B
Washing outboard motor
ENOW00081-1
Do not start engine without removing pro-
peller, turning propeller out in the open may
lead to 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
ENOF01209-1
WARNING
WARNING
colorless and odorless gas which can be fatal
if inhaled for any length of time.
ENOW00920-0
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,
2 brackish water or water with high acidic
level, use fresh water to remove salt,
chemicals or mud. And flush cooling
water passage after every use or before
storing outboard motor for long time.
Before flushing, remove the propeller
and the forward thrust holder.
ENOM00085-E
Flushing hose joint
ENOW00921-0
Do not operate the engine when flushing the
outboard motor with a hose joint as this can
cause damage to the outboard motor.
ENOW00922-0
To prevent the engine from starting when
you are near the propeller, remove the stop
switch lock.
1. Tilt down the outboard motor.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION