TOHATSU BFT 2000A, Owner'S Manual

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Propeller and Cotter Pin
Inspection
The propeller blades are thin and
sharp. Careless handling of the
propeller can result in injury.
When checking the propeller:
• Remove the emergency stop
switch clip to prevent an
accidental start of the engine.
• Wear heavy gloves.
Propeller rotates rapidly while
cruising. Before starting the engine,
check the propeller blades for damage
and deformation and replace
if necessary.
Obtain a spare propeller for the event
of an unpredictable accident while
cruising. If no spare propeller is
available, return to the pier at low
speed and replace.
Consult your outboard motor dealer
for propeller selection.
Keep the spare washer, castle nut and
cotter pin with you on your boat.
Engine speed varies according to the
propeller size and the boat condition.
Use of the outboard motor outside the
full throttle speed range will
adversely affect the engine and cause
a serious problem. Use of the correct
propeller assures powerful
acceleration, top speed, excellency in
terms of economy and cruising
comfort, and it assures longer engine
life as well.
Consult with your outboard motor
dealer for proper propeller selection. 1. Check the propeller for damage,
wear, or deformation.
2. Check whether the propeller is
installed properly.
3. Check the cotter pin for damage.
Replace whenever the propeller is
faulty.
COTTER PIN
PROPELLER
CASTLE NUT