TOHATSU MFS 25B Owner's Manual page 60

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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CAUTION
Keep engine at idle speed during flushing.
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Use flushing attachment.
1. Remove propeller and thrust holder
(refer to Propeller Replacement).
2. Seal the water inlet and sub water inlet
with tape.
3. Remove the water plug from the out-
board motor, and screw in the flushing
attachment.
4. Attach a water hose to the flushing
attachment. Turn on the water and
adjust the flow.
5. Start the engine and run it at idle speed
in neutral position.
6. Check for a steady steam of water
flowing out of the cooling water check
port.
Continue flushing the outboard motor
for 3 to 5 minutes, carefully monitoring
water supply at all times.
7. Stop the engine, turn off the water, and
remove the flushing attachment and
tape.
Reinstall the propeller.
1. Flushing attachment
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Replacing the propeller
A worn-out or bent propeller will lower the
motor's performance, and cause engine
trouble.
Before removing the propeller, remove the
spark plug caps from the spark plugs to
protect against personal injury.
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WARNING
Do not begin propeller removal and instal-
lation procedure with spark plug caps
attached, shift in forward or reverse, main
switch at other than "OFF", engine stop
cord attached to the switch, and starter
key attached, or engine could accidentally
start leading to serious personal injury.
Disconnect battery cable if possible.
1. Remove the split pin, propeller nut and
washer.
2. Remove the propeller and thrust
holder.
3. Apply genuine grease to the propeller
shaft before installing a new propeller.
4. Install the thrust holder, propeller,
washer and propeller nut onto the
shaft.
5. Install a new split pin into the nut hole
and bend it.
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1. Propeller shaft
2. Thrust holder
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