Pre-Season Check - TOHATSU MFS 5C LPG Manual Del Propietário

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Note
If the outboard motor must be laid
down be sure disconnect fuel line and
consume fuel in the fuel line com-
pletely, then the outboard motor on a
cushion as shown in the following
drawing (See page 65 and 45).
Elevate power unit 2 inches to 4 inches
if traveling to avoid oil spillage.
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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.
5. Recharge the battery once a month
to prevent it from discharging and the
electrolyte from deteriorating.
6. Store the battery in a dry place.
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4. Pre-season check

The following steps must be taken when
first using the engine after off season
storage.
1. Check that the shift and throttle
function properly. (Be sure to turn the
propeller shaft when checking the
shift function or else the shift linkage
may be damaged.)
2. Check the electrolyte level, and mea-
sure the voltage and specific gravity
of the battery.
Specific Grav-
ity at 20°
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1.120
1.160
1.210
1.250
1.280
3. Check that the battery is secure and
the batter y cables are properly
installed.
4. Change the engine oil (See page 50).
5. Before starting the engine, discon-
nec t stop switch lock and crank
approximately 10 times in order to
prime the oil pump.
6. Fill fuel tank completely.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Terminal Volt- Charge Condi-
age (V)
10.5 Fully discharged
11.1
11.7
12
13.2
59
tion
1/4 charged
1/2 charged
10
3/4 charged
Fully charged