Periodic Inspection - TOHATSU MFS 40A Owner's Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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2. Periodic Inspection

It is important to inspect and maintain your outboard motor regularly. Make sure to per-
form each service at interval specified in the chart below. Maintenance intervals are
determined by the number of hours outboard motor has been used or number of
months, whichever comes first.
Recode inspection performed in the INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE LOG at the back of
this manual.
Description
Fuel filter
Fuel filter
(Vapor
separator)*1
Piping/Hoses
Fuel System
Fuel tank
Fuel tank cap
Fuel pump*1
Spark plug
Ignition
Ignition timing*1
Starter motor*1
Starting
System
Battery
10
Engine oil
Oil filter*1
Engine
Valve Clearance*1
Timing belt*1
Thermostat*1
Propeller
Lower Unit Gear oil
Water pump*1
*60A IN 0.20 - 0.25 mm (0.008 - 0.010 in) EX 0.30 - 0.35 mm (0.012 - 0.0135 in)
Inspection intervals
Every
First 20 Every 50 Every 100
200
hours or hours or hours or
hours or
1 month 3 months 6 months
1 year
Replace Replace
Replace Replace
Replace Replace
Replace
Inspection procedure
Check and clean or Replace if
necessary. (See page 77)
Check, clean or replace if necessary
Check and clean or Replace if
necessary.
Clean (See page 76)
Check and clean or Replace if
necessary.
Check and clean or Replace if
necessary.
Check gaps. Remove carbon deposits
or Replace if necessary. (See page 80)
Check timing
Check for salt deposits and the battery
cable condition.
Check installation, fluid quantity,
gravity.
Replace. (See page 67)
Replace every 200 hrs or 1 years (See
page 75)
Check & adjust
Check and Replace if necessary.
Check and Replace if necessary.
Check for bent blades, damage, wear.
Replace if necessary. (See page 79)
Change or replenish-oil and check for
water leaks. (See page 77)
Check for wear or damage and replace
if necessary
Remarks
0.7-0.8 mm
(0.028-0.031 in)
2200 mL
(2.3 US qt.)
Entire cartridge
*IN:
0.15-0.25 mm
(0.006-0.010 in)
EX:
0.25-0.35 mm
(0.010-0.0135 in)
500 mL
(16.9 fl.oz.)
Replace impeller
every 12 months.