15C 20C MFS - Tohatsu

62 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE104. Pre-season check1 Check that the shift and throttlefunction properly.(Be sure to turn the propeller shaftwhen checking the shift functionor else the shift linkage may bedamaged.)NotesThe following steps must be takenwhen first using the engine afterwinter storage.1 Fill the fuel tank completely with 12liters.2 Warm up the engine for 3 minutesin the "NEUTRAL" position.3 Run the engine for 5 minutes at theslowest speed.4 Run the engine for 10 minutes athalf speed.In Steps 2 and 3 above, the oilused for storage inside the enginewill be flushed out to assure optimumperformance.2 Check the electrolyte level, andmeasure the voltage and specificgravity of the battery.SpecificGravity at 20 °CTerminalVoltage (V)1.120 10.5ChargeConditionFullydischarged1.160 11.1 1/4 charged1.210 11.7 1/2 charged1.250 12.0 3/4 charged1.280 13.2 Fully charged5. Motor submerged in waterAfter taking your outboard motor outof the water, immediately take it toyour dealer.The following are the emergencym e a s u r e s t o b e t a k e n f o r asubmerged outboard motor, if youcan not take it your dealer right away.1 Wash the outboard motor with freshwater to remove salt or dirt.2 Remove the engine oil drain screwand completely drain water and oilfrom the engine.3 Remove the spark plugs, andcompletely drain the water fromthe engine by pulling the recoilstarter several times.Replace oil filter and oil to thecorrect level.The oil and filter may need to bechanged again after running ashort period to get all moisturecompletely out of the crankcase.4 Inject a sufficient amount of engineoil through the spark plug holes.Pull the recoil starter several timesto circulate the oil throughout theoutboard motor.! CAUTIONDo not attempt to start submergedoutboard motor immediately after it isrecovered, or engine could be severelydamaged.3 Check that the battery is secureand the battery cables are properlyinstalled.