Precautions During Operation - TOHATSU 2.5 Owner's Manual

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(12) Precautions during Operetion
Before boating and while at sea. check the weather and sea conditions.
etc. to ensure safety. In the following cases. stop the engine
and perform
checks as required:
Condition requiring
emergency stop
* Outboard hits
floating wood, a
rock, etc.
Engine rpm sudden-
ly increases due to
a sharp turn, wave
conditions, etc.
Vinyl sheet, debris,
etc. becomes
entangled in the
propeller.
*Abnormally little or
no cooling water is
discharged.
Abnormal vibration
or noise occurs.
* Sudden decrease
in engine rpm
occurs.
Action to be
taken
Stop the engine.
Reduce the en-
gine speed and
run at medium
or low speed.
Stop the engine.
Stop the engine.
Stop the engine.
Stop the engine.
Items to be checked
Check damage to the
propeller, shear pin,
propeller shaft, drive shaft
housing,
etc.
Remove entangled vinyl
sheet, etc.
Check whether cooling
water intake port is blocked
and clear as required.
Check clamp screws, bolts
and nuts for looseness and
propeller for deformation.
Check engine overheating,
cooling water discharge,
and propeller for
irregularity.
Star mark(*) : Return to the nearest marina or port at the lowest possible speed
to perform the necessary inspections, and have your dealer carry
out repairs if required.
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