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TRANSPORTING
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Transporting Your Outboard When Removed From Boat
!
CAUTION
Transport and store the outboard only as shown. Otherwise, engine damage or property damage could result
from leaking oil.
1.
With the outboard still in the water, disconnect the fuel line from the outboard and run engine until it stops.
This will drain fuel from the carburetor. Remove outboard from the boat and hold upright until all cooling water
is drained out.
2.
To prevent problems which can be caused by oil entering the cylinders from the sump, transport and store
the outboard only in one of the three positions shown.
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a
c
b
a -
Upright
b -
Tiller side down
c -
Back side up
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks
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WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from a gasoline fire or explosion. Follow portable fuel tank transporting instructions.
Transport the fuel tank in a well ventilated area away from open flame or sparks.
MANUAL VENTING TYPE FUEL TANK
1.
Close fuel tank air vent when transporting tank. This will prevent escape of fuel or vapors from tank.
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