Washing With Fresh Water; Precautions In Cold Weather - TOHATSU 2.5 Owner's Manual

@I Washing with fresh water
When the engine has been used in salt water or polluted water. wash the
exterior and flush the cooling water passage with fresh water. The cooling
water passage is flushed by placing the propeller section of the outboard in a
bucket filled with fresh water, and operating the engine for about 3 minutes
to circulate the water in the passage.
Never start or operate the engine indoors or in any space which is not
well ventilated. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas which can be fatal if inhaled for any length of time.
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CAUTION
(1) Set the shiff lever to the "NEUTRAL" postion before washing,
(3.582 only)
(2) When removing the propeller, remove the plug cap from the spark
plug beforehand for safety.
(3) Wash the evterior of the outboard before long-term storage.
(4) Run the engine at low speed when flushing the cooling system.
@Precautions in cold weather
When the engine has been used in cold weather below 0°C (32°F).
completely drain the cooling water in the engine by standing the engine
vertically to prevent trouble due to freezing. then store it. When mooring the
boat wirh the outboard mounted. leave the propeller section submerged in
the water.
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