TOHATSU MFS 15C User Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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It is important to inspect and maintain your outboard motor regularly. At each
interval on the chart below, be sure to perform the indicated servicing. Maintenance
intervals should be determined according to the number of hours or number of
months, whichever comes first.
2. Periodic Inspection
Description
Inspection intervals
Inspection procedure Remarks
First 20
hours of 1
month
Every 50
hours of 3
months
Every 100
hours of 6
months
Every 200
hours or 1
year
Fuel
System
Carburetor *1
○ ○
Strip clean, and adjust.
Fuel filter
○ ○ ○ ○
Check and clean or Replace if
necessary.
Entire cartridge
Piping/Hoses *2
○ ○ ○ ○
Check and clean or Replace if
necessary.
Fuel tank *2
○ ○ ○
Clean
Fuel tank Cap *2
○ ○ ○ ○
Check and clean or Replace if
necessary.
Fuel Pump *1
○ ○ ○ ○
Check and clean or Replace if
necessary.
Ignition
Spark plug
○ ○ ○
Check gaps.
Remove carbon deposits or
Replace if necessary.
0.8-0.9mm
(0.031-0.035in)
Ignition timimg *1
○ ○ ○
Check timing.
Starting
System
Starter rope *1
○ ○ ○ ○
Check for wear or chafing.
Starter motor *1
○ ○
Check for salt deposits and
the battery cable condition.
Battery
○ ○ ○ ○
Check installation, fluid quantity,
gravity.
Engine
Engine oil
Replace
○
Replace
○
Replace
○
Replace if necessary.
Oil filter *1 Replace evry 200 hrs or 2 years Entire cartridge
Valve Clearance *1
○ ○ ○
Check & adjust
Timing belt *1
○ ○
Check and Replace if necessary.
Thermostat *1
○ ○
Check and Replace if necessary.
Lower
Unit
Propeller
○ ○ ○ ○
Check for bent blades, damage,
wear.
Gear oil
Replace
○
Replace
○
Replace
○
Change or replenish-oil and
check for water leaks.
370mL
(12.5 fl.oz.)
Water pump *1
○ ○ ○
Check for wear or damage.
Replace impeller
every 12 months.
Power trim & tilt *1
○ ○ ○
Check & replenish oil, manually
operate
Warning system *1
○ ○ ○
Check function
Bolts and Nuts
○ ○ ○ ○
Retighten
Sliding and Rotating Parts.
Grease Nipples.
○ ○ ○ ○
Apply and pump in grease.
Outer Equipment
○ ○ ○ ○
Check for corrosion.
Anode
○ ○ ○
Check for corrosion and
deformation.
Replace if
necessary.
*1 Have this handled by your dealer.
*2 In USA, you have to use EPA approved part (See P21 - P23 ).
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TOHATSU MFS 15C Specifications

General

Brand	TOHATSU
Model	MFS 15C
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English