TOHATSU M 40D2 Owner's Manual page 68

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Tape
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Keep engine at idle speed during
flushing.
Wash the engine before long-term
storage.
Run the engine at low speed with the
Remote Control lever (or Shift lever) set
to Neutral to flush out fresh water from
the cooling system and in the process
remove salt, mud and other foreign
particles.
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Flushing plug (Optional)
WASH
W50
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Replacing the propeller
A worn-out or bent propeller will lower
the motor's performance, and cause
engine trouble.
Before removing the propeller, remove
the spark plug caps from the spark
plugs to protect against personal injury.
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Do not begin propeller removal and
installation procedure with spark
plug caps attached, shift in forward
or reverse, main switch at other than
"OFF", engine stop cord attached to
the switch, and starter key attached, or
engine could accidentally start leading
to serious personal injury. Disconnect
battery cable if possible.
1 Pull out the split pin and remove the
propeller nut and washer.
2 Remove the propeller by pulling
toward you.
3 A p p l y g e n u i n e g r e a s e t o t h e
propeller shaft before mounting the
new propeller.
4 Fit the washer, securely tighten the
nut and insert the split pin.
Propeller thrust holder
Split pin
Washer
Nut
Stopper
Propeller