Periodic Inspection - TOHATSU MFS 6A3Z 8A3 9.8A3 Owner's Manual

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 *1
Fuel Filter
Fuel
System
Piping/Hoses *2
Fuel Tank *1
Spark Plug
Ignition
Ignition Timing *1
Starter Rope
Starting Starter Motor *1
System
Battery
Engine Oil
Valve Clearance
Engine
Timing Belt *1
Thermostat *1
Propeller
Gear Oil
Lower
Unit
Water Pump *1
Bolts and Nuts
Sliding and Rotating Parts.
Grease Nipples
Outer Equipment
Anode
*1 Have this handled by your dealer.
*2 I n USA, the regulation requires that Piping/Hoses, when replaced, must be replaced with Low Permeation Fuel Hoses
(See P23).
Inspection intervals
First 20 Every 50 Every 100
hours or hours or hours or
1 month 3 months 6 months
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Replace Replace
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Inspection procedure
Strip, Clean, and adjust.
Check and clean or Replace if necessary.
Check and Replace if necessary.
Check and Replace if necessary.
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 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
water leaks.
Check for wear or damage.
Retighten
Apply and pump in grease.
Check for corrosion.
Check for corrosion and defomation.
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Remarks
0.8-0.9mm
(0.031-0.035in)
9
320mL
Replace impeller
every 12 months.
Replace if
necessary.