TOHATSU MD 30B2 Owner's Manual page 71

Cleaning Tanks and Filters
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Gasoline and its vapors are very
inflammable and can be explosive.
Do not start this procedure while
engine is operating or hot even after
stopping it.
Place fuel filter away from every
source of ignition such as sparks or
open flames.
Wipe off gasoline well immediately if
spilled.
Install fuel filter with all related parts
in place, or fuel leak could occur,
leading to catching fire or explosion.
Check fuel system regularly for
leakage.
Contact Tohatsu dealer for fuel
system services. Services by
unqualified person could lead to
engine damage.
Fuel filters are provided inside the
fuel tank and on the engine.
Loosen a Fuel Pick-up Elbow and
remove it. Then clean the Fuel
Filter.
Cleaning Fuel Tank
Water or dirt in the fuel tank may
cause engine trouble.
Clean the tank at specified times
or after long time storage (over
three months).
Fuel Pick-up
Elbow
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Clean the filters on the engine after
removing the fuel filter cases.
If the red float is floating in the fuel
filter, water is present. In such the
case, immediately remove the cup
and drain out the water.
Fuel filter
Oil filter and oil tank. Check the
oil tank and/or filter for entrapped
water and dust.
Disconnect all pipes between the
oil tank and oil pump.
Clean out foreign matter.
Refit the pipes to the oil tank and
pumps, and then fill up with new
engine oil.
For air purging, refer to Item No.5
Fuel and Engine Oil.
Filter
Fuel filter
(for high-pressure)
Float
Oil filter
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