Cold Weather Precautions; Striking Underwater Object; Operation With Multiple Outboard Motors - TOHATSU MFS 40A Owner's Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
level.
The oil and filter may need to be
changed again after running a short
period to get all moisture completely
out of the crankcase.
4. Inject a sufficient amount of engine
oil through the spark plug holes.
Pull the emergency starter rope sev-
eral times to circulate the oil through-
out the outboard motor.
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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.
4. Consult a dealer check the outboard
motor before operation again.
CAUTION
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8. Operation with multiple
outboard motors
When operating the outboard motors in
reverse at more than the lowest speed,
be sure that all engines are running.
If any engine has stopped, be sure to tilt
the outboard motor up and keep its pro-
peller out of the water.
Otherwise, water could enter the engine
and cause damage to it.
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