Periodic Inspection - TOHATSU MFS 8B 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. At each interval on
the chart below, be sure to perform the indicated servicing.
Maintenance intervals should be determined according to the number of hours or number
of months, whichever comes first.
Description
Carburetor
Fuel filter
Piping/Hoses
Fuel System
Fuel tank
Fuel tank cap
Fuel pump
Spark plug
Ignition
Ignition timing
Starter rope
Starting Sys-
Starter Motor
tem
Battery
Engine oil
Valve Clearance
Engine
10
Timing Belt
Thermostat
Propeller
Gear oil
Lower Unit
Water pump
Bolts and Nuts
Sliding and Rotating Parts.
Grease Nipples
Outer Equipment
Anode
*1: Have this handled by your dealer.
Inspection intervals
First 20 Every 50 Every 100
hours of 1 hours of 3 hours of 6
month months months
*1
*1
*1
*1
Replace Replace
*1
*1
*1
Replace Replace
*1
Every 200
Inspection procedure
hours of 1
year
Strip, Clean, and adjust.
Check and clean or Replace if neces-
sary.
Check and Replace if necessary.
Check and Replace if necessary.
Check and Replace if necessary.
Check and Replace if necessary.
Disassemble and check each 300
hours.
Check gaps.
Remove carbon deposits or Replace.
Check timing.
Check for wear or chafing
Check for salt deposits and the battery
cable condition.
Check installation, fluid quantity, gravity.
Replace
Replace if necessary.
Check & adjust.
Check and Replace if necessary.
Check and Replace if necessary.
Check for bent blades, damage, wear.
Change or replenish-oil and check for
Replace
water leaks.
Check for wear or damage.
Retighten
Apply and pump in grease.
Check for corrosion.
Check for corrosion and deformation.
Remarks
0.8–0.9 mm
(0.031–0.035 in)
IN:
0.13–0.17 mm
(0.0051–0.0067 in)
EX:
0.18–0.22 mm
(0.0071–0.0087 in)
320 mL
(10.8 fl.oz.)
Replace impeller
every 12 months.
Replace if neces-
sary.