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6. Pour a teaspoon of engine oil into
each spark plug hole, and then pull
the emergency starter rope several
times to lubricate the inside of the
cylinders.
7. Reinstall the spark plugs and
alternator cover, and put the
emergency stop switch clip into the
emergency stop switch.
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
8. Attempt to start the engine (be sure
the water level is at least 2 inches
above the antiventilation plate).
If you are changing the oil filter
while the outboard motor is out of
the water, use commercially
available ear muffs and water hose
to supply water.
Running the outboard motor without
sufficient cooling water will damage
the water pump and overheat the
engine.
If the engine fails to start, remove
the spark plugs and dry them, then
reinstall the spark plugs and
attempt to start the engine again.
If the engine starts, and no
mechanical damage is evident,
continue to run the engine for a half
hour or longer. Be sure the water
level is at least 2 inches (5 cm)
above the antiventilation plate to
avoid overheating and water
pump damage.
9. As soon as possible, take the
outboard motor to an authorized
TOHATSU dealer for inspection
and service.
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