TOHATSU MFS 4D Owner's Manual page 66

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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 (separate fuel tank).
Turn off the fuel cock (integral fuel
tank).
2. Remove the top cowl.
3. Place an approved fuel container
under the drain screw and use a fun-
nel to avoid spilling fuel.
4. Loosen the carburetor drain screw.
5. Tilt up the outboard motor until fuel
flows out of the drain hole.
6. Leave the outboard motor in this
position until all fu e l has be en
drained.
7. When thoroughly drained, retighten
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the drain screw securely.
8. Check the drained fuel for the pres-
ence of water or other contaminants.
If either is present, refill the carbure-
tor with fuel, and then drain the fuel
again. Repeat this procedure until no
water or other contaminants are
present in the drained fuel.
WARNING
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1. Carburetor drain screw
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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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