Off-Season Storage - TOHATSU MFS 5D LPG Owner's Manual

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3. Off-season storage

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WARNING
 Close the valve of the LPG tank.
 After close the valve of the tank, consume
remained fuel by running the engine if the
motor is stored.
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WARNING
 Be sure to disconnect fuel connector
except when operating engine.
 Fuel leakage is a fire or explosion hazard,
which can cause serious injury or death.
Before you put your outboard motor in
storage, it is a good opportunity to have
it serviced by your dealer.
Be sure to use fuel stabilizer while run-
ning the motor before storage. (See
page 68)
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Engine
1. Wash the engine exterior and flush
the cooling water system thoroughly
with fresh water. Drain the water
completely.
Wipe off any surface water with an
oily rag.
2. Remove the fuel hose from the out-
board motor.
3. Consume remained fuel by turning
the engine if the motor is stored.
4. Remove the spark plug and put a tea-
spoon of engine oil or spray storage
oil into the combustion chamber
through the spark plug holes.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
5. Pull the recoil starter several turns to
lubricate inside the cylinder.
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WARNING
 Be sure to remove stop switch lock to
prevent the spark plug(s) from igniting.
 Put a cloth to spark plug hole and wipe up
any spilled engine oil, when cranking the
outboard motor.
6. Change the engine oil (See page 53).
7. Change the gear oil in the gear case
(See page 55).
8. Apply grease to grease point (See
page 60).
9. Place the outboard motor in the ver-
tical position under a dry condition.
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CAUTION
 Do not give a shock to an outboard motor
during transportation.
 Do not carry or store outboard motor in
any of positions described below.
Otherwise, engine's exterior may be dam-
a g e d or wa ter may enter th e cylinder
through the exhaust port and cause engine
problems.
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