TOHATSU M 2.5A2, Owner'S Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
After taking your outboard motor out
of the water, immediately take it to
your dealer.
The following are the emergency
m e a s u r e s t o b e t a k e n f o r a
submerged outboard motor, if you
can not take it your dealer right away.
1
Take it out of the water immediately
and wash it with fresh water to
remove all traces of salt and dirt.
2
Remove the spark plug, and drain
the engine completely of water.
Turn the flywheel several times by
pulling the starter rope handle to
drain any remaining water in the
engine.
D r a i n t h e f u e l l i n e a n d t h e
carburetor.
Inject a plentiful amount of engine
oil or storage fogging oil into the
engine through the spark plug hole
and the air silencer.
3
A f t e r t h e a b o v e s t e p s , i t
may be possible to start the
engine. However, the electrical
components and carburetor will
soon deteriorate and become
inoperative. Therefore, be sure to
have the engine overhauled by
your dealer as soon as possible.
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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, submerge the lower
half of the outboard motor into the
water, or tilt the motor up above water
level and pull the recoil starter several
times to drain the water completely.
6. Cold weather precautions
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 following checks.
1
Looseness or damage of power
unit installation bolts, gear case
and extension 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 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.
7. Checking after striking underwater object
5. Motor submerged in water
Do not attempt to start submerged
outboard motor immediately after it is
recovered, or engine could be severely
damaged.
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