11. CLEANING AND FLUSHING. TOHATSU BFT 115A, BFT 150A
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11. CLEANING AND FLUSHING
After each use in salt water or dirty water, thoroughly clean and flush the outboard motor with fresh water.
FLUSH PLUG
CONNECTOR
WATER HOSE
Do not apply water or corrosion inhibitor directly to the electrical components under the engine cover, such as the AC generator,
LAF sensor, or the AC generator belt. If water or corrosion inhibitor penetrates these components, they may be damaged. Before applying a corrosion inhibitor, cover the AC generator, belt and LAF sensor with a protective material to prevent damage.
Shut off the engine before performing the cleaning and flushing.
1. Disconnect the fuel line from the outboard motor.
2. Tilt down the outboard motor.
FLUSH PLUG
CONNECTOR
3. Clean and wash the outside of the outboard motor with fresh water.
4. Remove the flush plug connector from the outboard motor.
5. Install the water hose joint
(commercially available).
WATER HOSE JOINT
(commercially available)
6. Connect a fresh water hose to the water hose joint.
7. Turn on the fresh water supply and flush the outboard motor for at least 10 minutes.
8. After flushing, remove the water hose and water hose joint and reinstall the flush plug connector.
9. Tilt up the outboard motor and move the tilt lock lever to the
LOCK position.
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