Periodic Inspection - TOHATSU MFS 20C Owner's Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

2. Periodic Inspection

It is important to inspect and maintain your outboard motor regularly. At each
1 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.
2
3
Description
*Carburetor
4
Fuel filter
Fuel
System
Piping
5
Fuel tank
Spark plug
Ignition
6
*Ignition timimg
*Starter rope
7
*Starter motor
Starting
System
Battery
8
Engine oil & Oil filter
Engine *Valve Clearance
9
*Timing belt
Propeller
10
Lower Gear oil
Unit
*Water pump
11
*Power tilt
12
Bolts and Nuts
Sliding and Rotating Parts.
Grease Nipples.
13
Outer Equipment
Anode
*Have this handled by your dealer.
14
Inspection intervals
First 20 Every 50 Every 100
hours of hours of hours of
1 month 3 months 6 months
Replace Replace
Inspection procedure
Strip clean, and adjust.
Check and clean or Replace.
Check and Replace.
Clean
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
Check & adjust
Check and Replace if necessary.
Check for bent blades, damage, wear.
Change or replenish-oil and check for
water leaks.
Check for wear or damage.
Check & replenish oil, manually
operate
Retighten
Apply and pump in grease.
Check for corrosion.
Check for corrosion and deformation.
Remarks
0.8-0.9mm
(0.031-0.035in)
370mL
(12.5 fl.oz.)
Replace impeller
every 12 months.
Replace