3, Off-Season Storage - TOHATSU 60C EF Owner's Manual

(3) Off-season storage
1. When the motor is out of the water. being transported. or in
storage. always remove the positive (+) battery cable to prevent
accidental starling of the engine. Accidental starting when the
motor is out of the water will cause water pump failure. overheating
and damage to the engine due to a lack of cooling water.
2. DO NOT disconnect the electrical harness when operating the
motor. This model will continue to run and can be started with the
electrical harness disconnected. Remove all spark plug connectors
from the spark plugs when servicing the engine or propeller.
When your outboard motor is in storage. this is a good opportunity to have it
serviced and overhauled by your dealer.
0 Wash the engine exterior and flush the cooling water system thoroughly
with fresh water. Let the water drain completely.
Wipe off any surface water with an oily rag.
@Drain all fuel from the fuel pipes, fuel pump and carburetor, and clean
these parts.
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.
@Remove the spark plugs and feed genuine Engine 011 or storage 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.
@I Apply grease to the propeller shaft.
@ Change the gear oil in the gear case.
@Apply grease to all sliding parts, joints, nuts and bolts
@Use a dry cloth to completely wipe off water and salt from the electrical
components.
@I Remove the fuel connector from the engines
@Stand the engine vertically in a dry place.
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