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5. Tilt the outboard motor up until
gasoline flows out of the drain
tube.
6. Leave it in that position until the
gasoline stops flowing.
7. After thoroughly draining, tighten
the drain screw securely.
8. Check the drained gasoline for the
presence of water or
contamination. If either is present,
you will have to reassemble and
run the outboard to refill the vapor
separator with gasoline and then
drain it again. Repeat the following
procedure until no water or
contamination is present in the
removed gasoline.
a. Make sure the gasoline supply is
not contaminated.
b. Reassemble the outboard and
reconnect the fuel line connector.
c. Place the outboard in water. Use
the priming bulb to refill the fuel
system and run the outboard at
idle for 3 minutes.
d. Stop the outboard and follow the
procedure beginning with step 1
above.
9. Secure the drain tube to the clamp
along the high pressure fuel hose.
10. Install the engine cover.
11. Drain the fuel tank into an
approved gasoline container.
If using the portable fuel tank,
close the fuel filler cap vent knob.
Store the portable fuel tank in a
cool dry place out of direct
sunlight.
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