TOHATSU BFT 115A Owner's Manual page 87

MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Thermostat
Fuel line
Battery and cable connection
Bolts and nuts
Crankcase breather tube
Cooling water passages
Water pump
Emergency stop switch
Engine oil leak
Each operation part
Engine condition (5)
Power Trim/Tilt
Spark plug
(Optional part)
Shift cable
(2) These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the
TOHATSU Service Manual for service procedures.
(3) For professional commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
(4) When operating in salt water, turbid or muddy water, the engine should be flushed with clean water after each use.
(5) Upon starting, check for unusual engine sounds and cooling water flowing freely from the check hole.
(7) The user who performs shift operation frequently will recommend you exchange of a shift cable around three years.
(8) Check the fuel line for leaks, cracks, or damage. If it is leaking, cracked, or damaged, take it to your servicing dealer for replacement before
using your outboard.
(9) Replace the fuel line if there are signs of leaks, cracks, or damage.
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REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD (3)
Perform at every indicated month
or operating hour interval,
whichever comes first.
Check
Check
Replace
Check level-tightness
Check-tightness
Check
Clean
Check
Check
Check
Check
Check
Check
Check
Clean
Replace
Check-adjust
First
Each use After use month or
20 hrs.
o (8)
Every 2 years (if necessary) (2) (9)
o
o (2)
o (4)
o
o
o
o
Every 6 Every Every 2
months or year or years or
100 hrs. 200 hrs. 400 hrs.
o (2)
o (2)
o (2)
o (2)
o (2)
o
o (2)
o
o (2) (7)
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