TOHATSU EvenRun MX 25H Manual Del Propietário página 38

Washing with fresh water
If outboard motor is used in salt water,
brackish water or water with a high acidic
level, use fresh water to remove salt,
chemicals or mud from exterior and cool-
ing water passage after every cruising or
before storing outboard motor for long
time. Before flushing, remove the propeller
and the forward thrust holder.
CAUTION
Keep cooling water passage free of clogs,
or lack of cooling water flow could lead to
engine overheating, potentially resulting in
engine trouble.
WARNING
Do not start engine without removing pro-
peller, or accidentally turning propeller
could cause personal injury.
WARNING
Never start or operate the engine indoors
or in any space which is not well ventilated.
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a
colorless and odorless gas which can be
fatal if inhaled for any length of time.
Note
It is recommended to check chemical prop-
erties of water on which your outboard
motor is regularly used.
 Use flushing plug.
1
Remove propeller (refer to Propeller
Replacement). Remove the water plug
from the outboard motor, and screw in
the flushing plug.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
2
Attach a water hose to the flushing plug.
Turn on the water and adjust the flow.
(Be sure to seal the water inlet and sub
water inlet, located in the gear case,
with tape)
3
Insert a hose connected to a water tap
into the flushing plug and let the water
running.
4 Put the shift lever in the neutral position
and start the engine.
5
Make sure of cooling water flowing out
of water pump indicator hole and con-
tinue engine running for 3 to 5 minutes.
6
Stop the engine and water supply.
Remove the flushing plug and tape, and
then reinstall the water plug and the
propeller.
Flushing plug
CAUTION
Keep engine at idle speed during flushing.
Replacing the propeller
A worn-out or bent propeller will lower the
motor's performance, and cause engine
trouble.
Before removing the propeller, remove the
spark plug caps from the spark plugs to
protect against personal injury.
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