Daily Inspection - TOHATSU MFS 8B Owner's Manual

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1. Daily Inspection

Perform the following checks before and
after use.
Item
• Check the amount of fuel in the tank.
Fuel System • Check for debris or water in the fuel filters.
• Check the rubber hoses for fuel leakage.
• Check for crack, leakage, damage in the fuel tank cap.
• Check for crack, damage in the gasket and tether.
Fuel Tank Cap
• Check for leakage at full close.
• Check for ratchet performance.
• Check the oil level.
Engine Oil
• Check that the main switch functions normally.
• Check that the battery electrolyte level and specific gravity are
normal.
• Check for loose connections on the battery terminal.
Electrical
Equipment
• Check that the stop switch functions normally and make sure
the lock plate is there.
• Check cords for loose connections and damage.
• Check the spark plugs for dirt, wear and carbon build-up.
• Check carburetor linkage is working normally when turning the
Throttle Sys-
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throttle grip.
• Check the rope for wear and chafing.
Recoil Starter
• Check the ratchet engagement.
• Check that clutch engages correctly when operating the shift
Clutch and
lever.
Propeller Sys-
• Visually Check propeller for bent or damaged blades.
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• Check the propeller nut is tightened and the split pin is present.
• Check all the bolts attaching the motor to the boat.
Installation of
Motor
• Check the thrust rod installation.
• Check that cooling water is discharged from the cooling water
Cooling Water
check port after the engine has started.
• Check that there are tools and spare parts for replacing spark
Tools and
plugs, the propeller, etc.
Spares
• Check that you have the spare rope.
Steering • Check the operation of the steering handle.
Devices
• Check if the anode is securely installed.
Other parts
• Check the anode for corrosion and deformation.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Do not use outboard motor if any abnor-
mality is found during pre-operation check
otherwise it could result in severe damage
to the motor or severe personal injury.
Points to Check
WARNING
Remedy
Replenish
Clean or Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Fill to the upper level mark
on dipstick
Replace
Replenish or recharge
Retighten
Remedy or replace
Correct or replace
Clean or replace
Correct
Replace
Correct or replace
Adjust
Replace
Tighten
Repair
Repair
Repair if necessary
Replace
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