Pre-Season Check - TOHATSU MFS 75A Owner's Manual

5. Remove the hose clip and the drain
plug by plier to drain the fuel from the
vapor separator.
6. When thoroughly drained, put back
the drain plug and the hose clip
securely.
7. Check the drained fuel for the pres-
ence of water or other contaminants.
Consult your dealer, If either present.
Service is required.
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1. Drain hose
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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 fuel.
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.
5. Recharge the battery once a month
to prevent it from discharging and the
electrolyte from deteriorating.
6. Store the battery in a dry place.
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4. Pre-season check

The following steps must be taken when
first using the engine after off-season
storage.
1. Check that the shift and throttle
function properly. (Be sure to turn the
propeller shaft when checking the
shift function or else the shift linkage
may be damaged.)
2. Check the electrolyte level, and mea-
sure the voltage and specific gravity
of the battery.
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Specific Grav-
ity at 20°C
1.210
1.250
1.280
3. Check that the battery is secure and
the batter y cables are properly
installed.
4. Change the engine oil (See page 72).
5. Fill fuel tank completely.
6. Start the engine and warm up the
engine for 3 minutes in the "NEU-
TRAL" position.
7. Run the engine for 5 minutes at the
slowest speed.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Terminal
Voltage (V)
1.120 10.5
1.160 11.1
11.7
12
13.2
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Charge
Condition
Fully discharged
1/4 charged
1/2 charged
10
3/4 charged
Fully charged