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servicing 6hp tohatsu
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 5:59 pm
by sailor1
not sure if this is the right forum for this so here we go.
My new V-222 came with a 4 stroke, 6 hp tohatsu outboard. according to the seller, they haven't used the boat in 4 yrs. so what are the items I should do before go out with it. I'm thinking spark plugs, oil change, impeller? anything else ? is it carb or fuel injected ?
Re: servicing 6hp tohatsu
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:44 pm
by Catigale
Fresh gas
New plug
Start and run for 30 minutes, then change oil...check level first of course
It's a carb engine. Your carb will be gummed up, but fresh gas will clean it out.
Re: servicing 6hp tohatsu
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:13 pm
by markh1f
Sitting for 4 years, I would replace the impeller too.
Good Luck,
Mark
Re: servicing 6hp tohatsu
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:39 pm
by seahouse
Glad you asked!
Not familiar with that engine specifically, but generally...
For any engine sitting that long, don't attempt to start it unless you put oil in the spark plug hole first to lubricate the piston, rings and cyclinder, which are quite likely dry, depending on storage position, and where the valves stopped when the engine was last shut down (hopefully all closed, if it was winterized correctly). 2-stroke oil will do, but use whatever you have on hand. Then turn it over slowly by hand (easier with plug out at first). Will smoke a bit when you start it, but should clear if it's in good shape.
If not, you risk damaging what might otherwise be a perfectly good motor. Seen it. Too often.
Ditto other advice so far. Good luck!
-Brian.