INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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.
After taking your outboard motor out of
the water, immediately take it to your
dealer.
The following are the emergency
measures to be taken for a submerged
outboard motor, if you can not take it
your dealer right away.
1
Wash the outboard motor with fresh
water to remove salt or dirt.
2
Remove the spark plugs, and
completely drain the water from the
engine by pulling the recoil starter
several times.
3
Inject a sufficient amount of genuine
engine oil through the spark plug
hole and into the crank case from
the carburetor side. Pull the recoil
starter several times to circulate the
oil throughout the outboard motor.
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5. Motor submerged in water 6. Cold weather precautions
Do not attempt to start submerged
outboard motor immediately after it is
recovered, or engine could be severely
damaged.
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