| Gear oil (lower unit) |
Every 100 hours or annually |
Check for water intrusion (milky oil) and metal shavings; replace sealing washers. |
Tohatsu Outboard Parts |
| Spark plugs |
Inspect 50 hours; replace annually |
Check gap and heat range per manual; replace if fouled or worn. |
Spark plug |
| Inline fuel filter |
Inspect 50 hours; replace as needed |
Replace if debris or ethanol gum is present; consider water‑separating filter upstream. |
Fuel Filters |
| Water pump impeller / kit |
Every 2–3 seasons (sooner in sandy/silty water) |
Restore cooling performance; renew key, plate, cup, and gaskets as needed. |
Tohatsu Water Pump Repair Kits |
| Anodes (external & internal) |
Inspect 50 hours; replace when 50% consumed |
Use the correct alloy for your water (zinc/aluminum/magnesium). |
Anodes |
| Fuel/oil premix or oil‑injection check |
Each use; inspect seasonally |
Use TC‑W3 oil at the ratio specified in the manual (often 50:1 for premix). Inspect lines and pump if oil‑injected. |
Tohatsu Outboard Parts |
| Propeller & hardware |
Inspect each trip; replace as needed |
Check for bent blades, spun hub, and cotter pin condition. |
Propellers |
| Lower unit seal kit (if water in oil) |
As needed after diagnosis/pressure test |
Replace driveshaft, prop shaft, and shift seals after confirming leak source. |
Tohatsu Lower Unit Seal Kits |
| Carburetor cleaning/rebuild |
As needed for rough running or storage varnish |
Clean jets and passages; replace gaskets/needle & seat if necessary. |
Carburetor |