Cruising in muddy,turbid,or acidic water
Water in some areas can be acidic or with a lot of sediment in it,such as muddy or turbid
(cloudy) water.After operating in such water,flush the cooling passages with fresh water to
prevent corrosion.Also rinse the outside of the outboard motor with fresh water .
Maintenance
Transporting and storing outboard motor
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Use care when transporting fuel tank,whether in a boat or car.
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DO NOT fill fuel container to maximum capacity.Gasoline will expand
considerably as it warms up and can build up pressure in the fuel container.This can
cause fuel leakage and a potential fire hazard.
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Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.When transporting and storing the outboard
motor,close the fuel cock to prevent fuel from leaking.
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Never get under the engine while it is tilted.Severe injury could occur if the
outboard motor accidentally falls.
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Do not use the tilt support lever or knob when trailering the boat.The outboard
motor could shake loose from the tilt support and fall.If the motor cannot be trailered
in the normal running position,use an additional support device to secure it in the tilt
position.
NOTICE
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When storing the outboard motor for prolonged time,fuel must be drained from the
fuel tank.The deteriorated fuel could clog the fuel line causing engine start difficulty
or malfunction.
When storing or transporting the outboard motor ,make sure to follow the procedure listed
below.
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Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel joint on the outboard motor and install the fuel
joint cap.
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Tighten the built-in fuel tank cap securely.
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Tighten the air vent screw or close the air vent valve,and then close the fuel cock.
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Tighten the portable fuel tank cap and its air vent screw.
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Store the portable fuel tank in a well-ventilated place.
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Store the portable fuel tank in a place that is stable and not exposed to shocks.