Storage; Fuel; Vapor Separator Draining - TOHATSU BFT 115A Owner's Manual

For longer service life of the outboard
motor, have your outboard motor
serviced by an authorized TOHATSU
outboard motor dealer before storage.
However, the following procedures
can be performed by you, the owner,
with a minimum of tools.

Fuel

Gasoline spoils very quickly
depending on factors such as light
exposure, temperature and time. In
worst cases, gasoline can be
contaminated within 30 days.
Using contaminated gasoline can
seriously damage the engine (fuel
system clogged, valve stuck). Such
damage due to spoiled fuel is
disallowed from coverage by the
warranty.
To avoid this please strictly follow
these recommendations:
• Only use specified gasoline (see
page 41).
• Use fresh and clean gasoline.
• To slow deterioration, keep
gasoline in a certified fuel
container.
• If long storage (more than 30 days)
is foreseen, drain fuel tank and
vapor separator.

13. STORAGE

Vapor Separator Draining

Gasoline is extremely flammable,
and gasoline vapor can explode,
causing serious injury or death. Do
not smoke or allow flames or
sparks in your working area.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
• Be careful not to spill fuel.
Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may
ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make
sure the area is dry before
storing or transporting the
outboard motor.
• Do not smoke or allow flames or
sparks where fuel is drained or
stored.
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