Water Separator. TOHATSU BFT 115A, BFT 150A

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Water Separator

INTAKE MANIFOLD

WATER SEPARATOR

Water separator is located below the intake manifold. Water accumulation in the water separator can cause loss of power or hard starting. Check the water separator periodically. Clean it or consult with an authorized

TOHATSU outboard motor dealer for cleaning.

Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode, causing serious injury or death. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in your working area.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF

CHILDREN.

• Always work in a well-ventilated area.

• Be sure that any fuel drained from the outboard motor is stored in a safe container.

• Be careful not to spill fuel when cleaning the water separator.

Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the engine.

MAINTENANCE

<Cleaning>

FUEL TUBES

SCREWS

SUSPENSION STRAP

1. Remove the engine cover (see page

40).

2. Remove the suspension strap from the water separator bracket, then remove the strap from the separator assembly.

During removal of the water separator assembly, take care not to damage the wire harness with the water separator bracket.

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MAINTENANCE

CUP

O-RING

(Replace)

WATER

SEPARATOR

CUP

SUSPENSION STRAP

3. Pinch the fuel tubes with tube clips to prevent fuel leakage.

4. Remove the three screws and separate the water separator cup from the body.

5. Thoroughly clean the water separator cup.

WATER SEPARATOR BRACKET

WATER SEPARATOR

ALIGNMENT

POSITION

SUSPENSION

STRAP

WATER

SEPARATOR

CUP

6. Reassemble the water separator body and the cup. Use a new

O-ring.

TIGHTENING TORQUE:

3.4 N·m (0.35 kgf·m, 2.5 lbf·ft)

7. Align the center of suspension strap with the screw position and install the water separator assembly.

8. Reinstall the water separator in the reverse order of removal.

9. Squeeze and release the priming bulb to fill the vapor separator, and check for fuel leaks. Repair any fuel leaks if necessary.

If the buzzer sounds, water or sediment accumulation is found to be caused by excessive water or sediment accumulated in the water separator cup, inspect the fuel tank.

Clean the fuel tank if necessary.

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