Submerged Outboard Motor; Cold Weather Precautions; Striking Underwater Object; Operation With Multiple Outboard Motors - TOHATSU MFS 75A Owner's Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
8. Run the engine for 10 minutes at half
throttle. The oil used for storage
inside the engine will be circulated
out to assure optimum performance.
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5. Submerged outboard motor

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Do not attempt to start submerged outboard
motor immediately after it is recovered, or
engine could be severely damaged.
After taking your outboard motor out of
the water, immediately take it to your
dealer.
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6. Cold weather precautions

If you moor your boat in cold weather at
temperatures below 0°C (32°F), water
residue in water pump may freeze and
may damage the pump, impeller, etc. To
avoid, 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.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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.
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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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