TOHATSU MFS 50A Owner's Manual page 66

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Washing outboard motor
If outboard motor is used in salt water,
brackish water or water with a high acidic
level, use fresh water to remove salt,
chemicals or mud from exterior and cool-
ing water passage after every cruising or
before storing outboard motor for long
time. Before flushing, remove the propeller
and the forward thrust holder.
ENOW00081-0
WARNING
Do not start engine without removing pro-
peller, or accidentally turning propeller
could cause personal injury.
ENOW00082-0
WARNING
Never start or operate the engine indoors
or in any space which is not well ventilated.
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a
colorless and odorless gas which can be
fatal if inhaled for any length of time.
ENOW00080-0
CAUTION
Keep cooling water passage free of clogs,
or lack of cooling water flow could lead to
engine overheating, potentially resulting in
engine trouble.
ENOW00920-0
CAUTION
When washing the outboard motor, be
careful not to spray the water inside of the
top cowl, especially electrical components.
ENON00026-0
Note
It is recommended to check chemical prop-
erties of water on which your outboard
motor is regularly used.
ENOM00085-A
Flushing attachment
ENOW00921-0
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine when flushing
the outboard motor with a flushing attach-
ment as this can cause damage to the out-
board motor.
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CAUTION
To prevent the engine from starting when
you are near the propeller, remove the stop
switch lock.
1. Tilt down the outboard motor.
2. Remove the flushing connector cap
from the outboard motor, and screw in
the flushing attachment.
3. Attach the flushing attachment and
connect a water hose. Turn on the
water and adjust the flow.
Continue flushing the outboard motor
for 3 to 5 minutes
4. After the flushing, be sure to reattach
the flushing connector cap.
5. Tilt up the outboard motor.