Submerged Outboard Motor - TOHATSU BFT 115A Owner's Manual

Submerged Outboard Motor

A submerged outboard motor must be
serviced immediately after it is
recovered from the water in order to
minimize corrosion.
If there is a TOHATSU outboard
motor dealer nearby, take the
outboard motor immediately to the
dealer. If you are far from a dealer,
proceed as follows:
1. Remove the engine cover, and rinse
the outboard motor with fresh
water to remove salt water, sand,
mud, etc.
2. Drain the vapor separator as
described on page 107.
3. Change the engine oil (see
page 85). If there was water in the
engine crankcase, or if the used
engine oil showed signs of water
contamination, then a second
engine oil change should be
performed after running the engine
for 1/2 hour.
4. Remove the spark plugs (see
page 87). Operate the starter to
expel water from the engine's
cylinder.
MAINTENANCE
5. Pour a teaspoon of engine oil into
each spark plug hole to lubricate
the inside of the cylinders.
Reinstall the spark plugs.
If the outboard motor was running
when it submerged, there may be
mechanical damage, such as bent
connecting rods. If the engine binds
when cranked, do not attempt to
run the outboard motor until it has
been repaired.
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