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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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7. Checking after striking
underwater object
Striking the sea bottom or an underwater
object may severely damage the outboard
motor. Immediately bring the outboard
motor to the dealer and ask for the follow-
ing checks.
1. Looseness or damage of power unit
installation bolts, gear case and exten-
sion case bolts, propeller shaft housing
bolts, propeller or propeller shaft upper
and lower mount rubber bolts, and/or
mount bracket bolts.
Ask an authorized dealer to tighten any
loose bolts and nuts, and to replace dam-
aged parts.
2. Damage to mount rubber, the tilt stop-
per, thrust rod, gears and clutch, and/
or propeller.
Ask an authorized dealer to replace dam-
aged or defective parts.