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7. Maintenance
7.1 Matters needing attention:
1. Carry out regular maintenance to make your outboard motor keep the
best working condition and prolong its service life.
2. Do not start the outboard motor in shallow water area near the shore,
and adjust the motor to 70° to avoid touching the water bottom. After the
underwater depth is enough to use the motor, adjust it to the appropriate
gear and start it.
3. After using this product in seawater, please clean the underwater part
with fresh water in time to reduce corrosion.
7.2 Propeller inspection and replacement
Warning:
Before inspecting, removing or installing the propeller, ensure that the
engine shall not start accidentally. For example, you can cut off the power
supply and remove the emergency stop switch. When loosening or
tightening the propeller nut, do not block the propeller by hand, but place
a board between the anti-vortex plate and the propeller to prevent it from
rotating.
Inspection steps:
1. Check each blade of the propeller for wear, eddy current or exhaust
erosion or other damage