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5. After stopping the engine, disconnect the
fuel line from the outboard motor if there is a
fuel connector.
6. Turn the air-vent screw on the fuel tank cap
clockwise to shut the vent (if equipped)
NOTE:
To make sure that the emergency stop switch
operates properly, stop the engine occasionally
by pulling out the lock plate, while operating the
engine at idling speed.
WARNING
Unauthorized use of your boat could lead
to an accident or damage to your boat.
To prevent unauthorized use of your boat,
be sure to remove the key and emergency
stop switch lock plate when the boat is
unattended.
WARNING
If you leave the motor stopped for a long
period of time with the fuel line con-
nected, fuel can leak out.
Disconnect the fuel line from fuel tank, if
there is a fuel connector, whenever you
leave the motor stopped for a long period
of time.
MOORING
The motor should be tilted up out of the water
when you moor the boat in shallow water or if
the motor will not be used for some time, to pro-
tect it from damage by underwater obstacles at
low tide or corrosion from salt water.
Refer to the TILT LEVER section for details on
how to tilt up the motor.
NOTICE
Improperly securing your boat may cause
damage to your boat or motor, or other
property damage.
Do not allow your motor to rub against
quay walls, piers or other boats when the
boat is tied up.
