Off-Season Storage - TOHATSU 40B2 Owner's Manual

3. Off-season storage

WARNING
!
● When the motor is out of the water,
being transported, or in storage,
always remove the negative (−)
battery cord to prevent accidental
starting 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.
● 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 or overhauled by your
dealer.
■ Engine
① 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.
② Drain the fuel out of the fuel tank
and clean the inside of the tank
and fuel filter.
③ Clean the engine fuel filter.
④ Clean the oil filter.
⑤ Remove the spark plugs and feed
genuine engine oil or storage
fogging oil through the spark plug
holes.
Turn the engine over several times
while feeding the oil into it and
make sure it is evenly distributed.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
⑥ Apply grease to the propeller shaft.
⑦ Change the gear oil in the gear
case.
⑧ Apply grease to all sliding parts,
joints, nuts, and bolts.
⑨ Use a dry cloth to completely
wipe off water and salt from the
electrical components.
⑩ Stand the outboard motor up
vertically in a dry place.
WARNING
!
Be sure to use cloth to remove fuel
remaining in the cowl and dispose
of it in accordance with local fire
prevention and environment protection
regulations.
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