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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 recoil starter several times to
circulate the oil throughout the out-
board motor.
5. Take outboard motor to your dealer.
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CAUTION
Do not attempt to start submerged out-
board motor immediately after it is recov-
e r e d , o r e n g i n e c o u l d b e s e v e r e l y
damaged.
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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 water freezing in the cooling
water pump, which may damage the
pump, impeller, etc. To avoid this problem,
tilt down and submerge the lower unit
under the water.
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7. Checking after striking
underwater object
Striking the sea bottom or an underwater
object may severely damage the outboard
motor. Immediately bring the outboard
motor to the dealer and ask for the follow-
ing checks.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
1. Looseness or damage of power unit
installation bolts, gear case and exten-
sion case bolts, propeller shaft housing
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 dam-
aged parts.
2. Damage to mount rubber, the tilt stop-
per, thrust rod, gears and clutch, and/
or propeller.
Ask an authorized dealer to replace dam-
aged or defective parts.
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