Off-Season Storage - TOHATSU MFS 25B Owner's Manual

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CAUTION
Do not reuse oil plug gasket. Always use
new gasket and tighten oil plug properly to
prevent entry of water into lower unit.
3. Install the upper oil plug, and then
remove oil tube nozzle and install the
lower oil plug.
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Note
If water in the oil, giving it a milky colored
appearance. Contact your dealer.
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Note
Use genuine gear oil or the recommended
one (API GL-5: SAE #80 to #90).
Required volume: approx. 280 mL.
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3. Off-season storage

Before you put your outboard motor in
storage, it is a good opportunity to have it
serviced and prepared by your dealer.
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Before servicing the motor for storage:
 Remove the battery cables.
 Remove the spark plug caps from the
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spark plugs.
 Do not run the motor out of the water.
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Engine
1. Wash the engine exterior and flush the
cooling water system thoroughly with
fresh water. Drain the water com-
pletely.
Wipe off any surface water with an oily
rag.
2. Use a dry cloth to completely wipe off
water and salt from the electrical com-
ponents.
3. Drain all fuel from the fuel hoses, fuel
pump, and vapor separator, and clean
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these parts.
Keep in mind that if gasoline is kept in
the vapor separator for a long time,
gum and varnish will develop, causing
the float valve to stick, restricting the
fuel flow.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
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