Cold Weather Precautions; Striking Underwater Object; Auxiliary Outboard Motor Operation - TOHATSU MFS 6BZ Owner's Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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6. Cold weather precautions

If you moor your boat in cold weather at
temperatures below 0°C (32°F), there is
the danger of remained water freezing in
the cooling water pump, which may dam-
age the pump, impeller, etc. To avoid this
problem, submerge the lower half of the
outboard motor into the water.
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7. Striking underwater object

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Striking the sea bottom or an underwater
object may severely damage the outboard
motor.
Follow the procedure below and consult
a dealer as soon as possible.
1. Stop the engine immediately.
2. Check the control system, gear case,
boat transom etc.
3. Return to the nearest harbor slowly
and carefully.
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4. Consult a dealer check the outboard
motor before operation again.
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8. Auxiliary outboard motor
operation
When the auxiliary outboard motor is not
in operation, be sure to remove the stop
switch lock, shift into forward, and then
tilt the outboard motor up. Otherwise,
over-rotation of the propeller due to
water spray and water ingestion that
could cause damage to the outboard
motor.