Cold Weather Precautions; Striking Underwater Object; Auxiliary Outboard Motor Operation - TOHATSU MFS 15E Manuel De L'utilisateur

3. Remove the spark plugs, and com-
pletely drain the water from the engine
by pulling ricoil starter several times.
Replace oil filter and oil to the correct
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.
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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 remained water freezing in
the cooling water pump, which may dam-
age the pump, impeller, etc. To avoid this
problem, submerge the lower half of the
outboard motor into the water.
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7. Striking underwater object

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CAUTION
Striking the sea bottom or an underwater
object may severely damage the outboard
motor.
1. Stop the engine immediately.
2. Check the control system, gear case,
boat transom etc.
3. Return to the nearest habor slowly and
carefully.
4. Consult a dealer check the outboard
motor before operation again.
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8. Auxiliary outboard motor
operation
When the auxiliary outboard motor is not in
operation, be sure to remove the stop
switch lock, shift into forward, and then tilt
the outboard motor up. Otherwise, over-
rotation of the propeller due to water spray
could damage the gear.
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