Pre-Season Check - TOHATSU MFS 3.5C Owner's Manual

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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. Turn off the fuel cock.
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2. Remove the top cowl.
3. Place an approved rag under the
drain screw.
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WARNING
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4. Loosen the carburetor drain screw.
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1. Carburetor drain screw
5. Leave the outboard motor in this
p ositio n until all fu e l has b e e n
drained.
6. When thoroughly drained, retighten
the drain screw securely.
7. Check the drained fuel for the pres-
ence of water or other contaminants.
If either is present, reassemble the
outboard motor, refill the carburetor
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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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. Change the engine oil (See page 47).
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