Cold Weather Precautions; Checking After Striking Underwater Object - TOHATSU MFS 6A3Z Owner's Manual

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6. Cold weather precautions

If you moor your boat in cold weather
1 at temperatures below 0˚C (32˚F),
there is the danger of water freezing
in the cooling water pump, which
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may damage the pump, impeller, etc.
To avoid this problem, tilt down and
submerge the lower unit under the
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

7. Checking after striking underwater object

S t r i k i n g t h e s e a b o t t o m o r a n
underwater object may severely
d a m a g e t h e o u t b o a r d m o t o r.
Immediately bring the outboard motor
to the dealer and ask for the following
checks.
① Looseness or damage of power
unit installation bolts, gear case
and extension case 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 damaged parts.
② Damage to mount rubber, the tilt
stopper, thrust rod, gears and
clutch, and/or propeller.
Ask an authorized dealer to replace
damaged or defective parts.