TOHATSU MFS 40A User Manual

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE70
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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 of 1
year
Fuel System Fuel filter
zz
Check and clean or Replace if
necessary. (See page 74)
Piping/Hoses
*2
zz
Check and clean or Replace if
necessary.
Fuel tank
*2
zz
Clean (See page 74) Option
Fuel tank cap
*2
zz
Check and clean or Replace if
necessary.
Option
Fuel pump
*1
zz
Check and clean or Replace if
necessary.
Ignition Spark plug
zz
Check gaps. Remove carbon deposits
or Replace if necessary. (See page 77)
0.7-0.8 mm
(0.028-0.031 in)
Ignition timing
*1
zz
Check timing
Starting
System
Starter motor
*1
z
Check for salt deposits and the
battery cable condition.
Battery
zz
Check installation, fluid quantity,
gravity.
Engine Engine oil
Replace
z
Replace
z
Replace. (See page 66) 2200 mL
(2.3 US qt.)
Oil filter
*1
Replace
z
Replace
z
Replace every 200 hrs or 1 years (See
page 73)
Entire cartridge
Valve Clearance
*1
zz
Check & adjust *IN:
0.15-0.25 mm
(0.006-0.010 in)
EX:
0.25-0.35 mm
(0.010-0.0135 in)
Timing belt
*1
z
Check and Replace if necessary.
Thermostat
*1
z
Check and Replace if necessary.
Lower Unit Propeller
zz
Check for bent blades, damage, wear.
Replace if necessary. (Seepage 76)
Gear oil
Replace
z
z Replace
z
Change or replenish-oil and check for
water leaks. (See page 75)
500 mL (16.9
fl.oz.)
Water pump
*1
z Replace
z
Check for wear or damage and replace
if necessary
Replace impeller
every 12 months.
Power trim & tilt
*1
zz
Check & replenish oil, manually
operate
Warning system
*1
z
Check function
*60A IN 0.20 - 0.25 mm (0.008 - 0.010 in) EX 0.30 - 0.35 mm (0.012 - 0.014 in)

TOHATSU MFS 40A Specifications

General

Brand	TOHATSU
Model	MFS 40A
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English