TRANSPORTING
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Carrying, Storing and Transporting Your Outboard When Removed From
Boat
Internal fuel tank models - With the outboard still in the water, close the fuel valve and run engine until it stops.
This will drain fuel from the carburetor. Close the fuel tank vent after engine has stopped.
a - Fuel valve b - Fuel tank vent
Remote fuel tank models - With the outboard still in the water, disconnect the remote fuel line and run engine until
it stops. This will drain fuel from the carburetor. Install the protector cap over the fuel connector.
a - Protector cap
Remove outboard and hold it upright until the water is drained out. Keep the outboard in an upright position when
carrying.
Carry, transport or store the outboard only in the upright position or tiller handle down position. These positions
will prevent oil from draining out of the crankcase.
a - Upright position b - Tiller handle down position
Never carry, store or transport the outboard in these positions. Engine damage could result from oil draining out
of the crankcase.
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