REMOVING AND CARRYING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR58
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Keep the outboard motor in a vertical
position when carrying.
The optional outboard motor stand is
recommended for keeping the outboard
motor vertical both during transport and
storage.
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Trailering in the tilted position may cause
damage to the outboard motor, boat, etc.
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On applicable models remove the fuel con-
nector and fuel line except when operating
engine.
Fuel leakage is a fire or explosion hazard,
which can cause serious injury or death.
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Close air vent screw of fuel tank and fuel
cock before carrying or storing outboard
motor and fuel tank, or fuel may leak, poten-
tially catching fire.
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The tilt support device supplied on your out-
board motor is not intended for towing. It is
intended to support the outboard motor
while the boat is docked, beached, etc.
When transporting a boat on a trailer
with the outboard motor still attached,
disconnect the fuel line from the out-
board motor beforehand and keep the
outboard motor in the normal running
position or on a transom bar.
Tiller handle type
To pr event the outboard m otor from
moving when it is attached on a boat
during transport on a trailer, properly
tighten the steering friction lever
(page 60).
3. Trailering
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION