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STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
STORAGE
DRAIN SCREW
Lif ting the outboard motor by the
engine cover, or using the installed
outboard motor as a handle or lever
to move the boat, can damage the
outboard motor.
Store the outboard motor either
vertically or horizontally with the
tiller handle side up.
If your fuel tank contains gasoline,
store it away from any appliance that
operates with a flame, such as a
furnace, water heater, or clothes
dryer. Also avoid any area with a
spark-producing electric motor, or
where power tools are operated.
To carry the outboard motor, hold it
by the carrying handle, as shown.
Change the engine oil (p.
).
With the engine stopped, turn the
vent knob counterclockwise to
open the fuel vent, then and
remove the fuel filler cap.
Loosen the carburetor drain screw
and move the fuel valve lever to
the ON position to drain the
carburetor and the fuel tank into an
approved gasoline container.
Select a well-ventilated storage area.
If possible, avoid storage areas with
high humidity.
Reinstall the spark plug (p.
Pull the starter grip several times
to distribute the oil in the cylinder.
Pour a teaspoon (5
10 cm ) of
clean engine oil into the cylinder.
After draining is completed,
tighten the carburetor drain screw
and turn the fuel valve lever to the
OFF position.
Install the fuel filler cap and turn
the fuel filler cap vent knob
clockwise to close the fuel vent.
Remove the spark plug (p.
and remove the emergency stop
switch clip from the emergency
stop switch.
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