INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE70
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*1 Have this handled by your dealer.
Outboards used in rental, commercial, or other under severe condition as described
below in detail require more frequent inspections and maintenance than shown in this
manual.
z Continuous operation at maximum engine speed
z Continuous operation at idling or trolling speed
z Operation without appropriate warm up
z Stopping without sufficient time for the engine to cool down
z Frequent sudden acceleration and sudden deceleration
z Frequent stop start operation
z Frequent shifting operation
z Frequent operation in acidic, polluted, muddy, sandy, or shallow water
Appropriate maintenance can prolong your engine life.
Consult your Tohatsu authorized dealer for suitable maintenance interval depending on
operating and environmental conditions.
ENOM00093-A
Fuel filters and fuel tank cleaning
ENOW00093-1
Gasoline and its vapor is very flammable and
can be explosive.
z Do not start this procedure while engine
is operating or while engine is hot.
z Place fuel filter away from every source of
ignition such as sparks or open flames.
z If gasoline is spilled, wipe up immediately
and dispose according to the local regula-
tions.
z Install fuel filter with all related parts in
place, or fuel leak could occur, leading to
catching fire or explosion.
z Check fuel system regularly for leakage.
z Contact authorized dealer for fuel system
services. Services by unqualified person
could lead to engine damage.
Water or dirt in the fuel tank will cause
engine performance problems.
Check and clean the tank at specified
intervals or after the outboard motor has
been stored over three months.
Fuel filters are provided inside the fuel
tank and engine.
Engine
Oil
System *1
Oil Tank
zz
Check for leakage,
damage, position of
clips and filter
conditions
Repair or consult your
dealer
Oil Pipe
Oil Filter
Outer Equipment
zzz
Check for corrosion.
Anode
zz
Check for corrosion
and deformation.
Replace.
Item
Servicing Interval
Action Remarks
10 hours or
1 month
50 hours or
3 months
Every 100
hours or 6
months
WARNING