If The Engine Becomes Submerged In Water; Precautions In Cold Weather - TOHATSU MD 30B2 Owner's Manual

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6. If the engine becomes
submerged in water
After pick up, immediately bring the out-
board to your dealer.
Following are the emergency measures to
be taken on the submerged outboard.
1. Take it out of water immediately and
wash it with fresh water to remove all
traces of salt and dirt.
2. After picking up the engine, ask the
dealer to perform the necessary
actions to make sure the engine is
brought back to safe operating condi-
tion.
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CAUTION
Do not attempt to start submerged out-
board motor immediately after it is recov-
e r e d , o r e n g i n e c o u l d b e s e v e r e l y
damaged.
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7. Precautions in cold weather

When morning in cold weather at sub-zero
temperatures the water in the cooling
water pump may freeze and severely dam-
age the pump, impeller, and associated
parts. To avoid this, submerge the lower
half of the engine into the water, or tilt the
engine and operate the electric starter
motor for 5 seconds with the stop switch
lock plate taken away to allow the water to
drain completely.
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