Maintenance
Transporting
and
storing
out-
board
motor
Disconnect
the
fuel
line
from
the
outboard
motor.
Tighten
the
fuel
tank
cap
and
its
air
vent
WARNING
screw.
When
the
outboard
motor
is
tilted
pro-
USE
CARE
when
transporting
fuel
tank,
longed
time
for
mooring
or
trailering
the
whether
in
a
boat
or
car.
boat,
disconnect
the
fuel
line
from
the
out-
DO
NOT
fill
fuel
container
to
maximum
board
motor.
Tighten
the
fuel
tank
cap
and
capacity.
Gasoline
will
expand
consider-
its
air
vent
screw.
ably
as
it
warms
up
and
can
build
up
The
outboard
motor
should
be
transported
pressure
in
the
fuel
container.
This
can
and
stored
in
the
normal
running
position.
If
cause
fuel
leakage
and
a
potential
fire
there
is
insufficient
road
clearance
in
this
po-
hazard.
sition,
then
trailer
the
outboard
motor
in
the
tilt
Leaking
fuel
is
a
fire
hazard.
When
trans-
position
using
a
motor
support
device
such
as
porting
and
storing
the
outboard
motor,
a
transom
saver
bar.
Consult
your
Outboards
disconnect
the
fuel
line
from
the
out-
dealer
for
further
details.
board
motor
to
prevent
fuel
from
leak-
ing.
Dismounting
the
outboard
motor
Never
get
under
the
outboard
motor
while
it
is
tilted.
Severe
injury
could
oc-
cur
if
the
outboard
motor
accidentally
falls.
Do
not
use
the
tilt
support
lever
or
knob
when
trailering
the
boat.
The
outboard
NOTICE
Do
not
hold
the
top
cowling
when
mount-
ing
or
dismounting
the
outboard
motor.
The
top
cowling
could
come
off,
causing
the
outboard
motor
to
fall.
motor
could
shake
loose
from
the
tilt
1.
Stop
the
engine
and
land
the
boat.
support
and
fall.
If
the
outboard
motor
2.
Disconnect
the
fuel
line
from
the
out-
cannot
be
trailered
in
the
normal
run-
board
motor.
ning
position,
use
an
additional
support
device
to
secure
it
in
the
tilt
position.
NOTICE
When
storing
the
outboard
motor
for
pro-
longed
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
3.
For
electric
start
models,
disconnect
the
motor,
make
sure
to
follow
the
procedure
list-
battery
cables
from
the
battery
terminals.
ed
below.
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