TOHATSU M 60C Owner's Manual page 78

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Keep in mind that if gasoline is kept
in the carburetor for a long time,
gum and varnish will be generated,
causing the float valve to stick.
3 Remove the spark plugs and feed
g e n u i n e e n g i n e o i l o r s t o r a g e
fogging oil through the spark plug
holes.
The oil will be fed into the crank
case from the air silencer attached
to the carburetors. Turn the engine
over several times while feeding the
oil into it and make sure it is evenly
distributed.
4 Apply grease to the propeller shaft.
5 Change the gear oil in the gear
case.
6 Apply grease to all sliding parts,
joints, nuts, and bolts.
7 Use a dry cloth to completely wipe
off water and salt from the electrical
components.
8 Remove the fuel connector from the
engine.
9 S t a n d th e o u tb o a rd m oto r u p
vertically in a dry place.
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Be sure to use cloth to remove fuel
remaining in the cowl and dispose
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of it in accordance with local fire
prevention and environment protection
regulations.
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■ Battery
1 Disconnect the battery cords.
2 Clean the exterior of the battery with
fresh water or compressed air. Wipe
off any chemical deposits, dirt and
grease from the battery.
3 A p p l y g r e a s e t o t h e b a t t e r y
terminals.
4 Charge the battery completely
before storing it for the winter.
5 Recharge the battery once a month
to prevent it from discharging and
the electrolyte from deteriorating.
6 Store the battery in a dry place with
its cover attached.
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● Do not allow the battery to discharge,
since it can be damaged by freezing.
● When storing your outboard for
the winter, open up all the water
drain holes in the gear case to
permit any remaining water to drain
out. If a speedometer is installed,
disconnect the pickup tube and
allow it to drain, then reconnect it
after draining. Trapped water may
crack the gear case or water pump
case as a result of expansion when
frozen. Check and replenish the
gear case with case specified Gear
Oil before storing the motor, to
avoid water leakage into the gear
case due to a loose lubricant vent
plug or grease fill plug. Inspect the
gaskets under the lubricant vent
and grease plugs, replace them if
necessary, and reinstall the plugs.
■ Electric Starter Motor
Coat the pinion gears and the shaft of
the electric starter motor with grease.