INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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S t r i k i n g th e s e a b o t t o m o r a n
underwater obje c t ma y sev e r e l y
d a m a g e t h e o u t b o a r d m o t o r .
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