15C 20C MFS - Tohatsu

54 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEReplacing the anodeThe anode protects the outboardmotor from galvanic corrosion(metal corrosion caused by feebleelectoricity).Anodes are installed under the untiventilationof the gear case, the leftcramp bracket (port side) and the leftmount bracket (port side).When an anode is worn down under2/3 of its original size (of new port),replace it.Notes● Never grease or paint the anode.● At each inspection re-tighten theanode attaching bolt. As it is likelyto be subjected to electrolyticcorrosion.Checking and Refilling Oil in thePower Trim & Tilt.1 Check the oil level of the reservoirtank as shown on the right whilethe tank is kept in a verticalposition. Tilt the outboard motor upto check the oil level in the tank.Remove the oil cap by turningcounter-clockwise, then check ifthe oil level reaches the bottomline of the plug hole.Oil capOil level10AnodeAnode(Trim tab)! WARNING● Be sure that outboard motor issecured to transom or servicestand, or accidental drop or fall ofoutboard motor could lead to severepersonal injury.● Be sure to lock outboard motor ifit is tilted up, or accidental fall ofoutboard motor could lead to severepersonal injury.● Do not go under outboard motortilted up and locked, or accidentalfall of outboard motor could lead tosevere personal injury.AnodeAnode