TOHATSU MFS 25C Owner's Manual page 79

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Fuel system draining
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For details on handling fuel, contact an
authorized dealer.
Fuel and fuel vapors are extremely flamma-
ble and can be explosive.
If fuel is spilled, wipe it up immediately.
Keep the fuel tank well away from
sources of ignition, e.g. sparks or open
flames
Perform all work outdoors or in a well
ventilated place.
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Be sure to use cloth to remove fuel remain-
ing in the cowl and dispose of it in accor-
d a n c e w i t h l o c a l f i re p re v e n t i o n a n d
environment protection regulations.
1. Disconnect the fuel hose from the out-
board motor.
2. Remove the top cowl.
3. Release the drain tube from the clamp
and pull the tube outside the bottom
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cowl. Place an approved fuel container
under the drain tube end and use a
funnel to avoid spilling fuel.
4. Loosen the vapor separator drain
screw.
5. Tilt up the outboard motor until fuel
flows out of the drain tube.
6. Leave the outboard motor in this posi-
tion until all fuel has been drained.
7. When thoroughly drained, retighten the
drain screw securely.
WARNING
WARNING
8. Check the drained fuel for the pres-
ence of water or other contaminants. If
either is present, reassemble the out-
board motor, refill the vapor separator
with fuel, and then drain the fuel again.
Repeat this procedure until no water or
other contaminants are present in the
drained fuel.
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1. Vapor separator
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Battery
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WARNING
Place the battery away from any source
of fire, sparks and open flames such as
burners or welding equipment.
Place the battery away from fuel tank.
Accidental sparks of battery may cause
explosion of gasoline.
1. Disconnect the battery cables and be
sure to remove the negative terminal
first.
2. Wipe off any chemical deposits, dirt, or
grease.
3. Apply grease to the battery terminals.
4. Charge the battery completely before
storing it for the winter.
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