5. Install the motor cover.
6. Remove the mounting bolts.
7. Loosen the clamp screws.
8. Lift the motor off the transom.
9. Stand the motor vertically and drain the
water from the lower unit.
10. To carry, hold the motor by gripping the
steering bracket and engine side cover.
MOTOR TRANSPORTING
When transporting the motor, place the motor
either vertically or horizontally.
Vertical transport:
Attach the clamp bracket to a stand by securing
two cramp screws.
Horizontal transport:
1. Drain the engine oil. Refer to the ENGINE
OIL section.
2. Drain the gasoline from the engine fuel line.
Refer to the MOTOR REMOVAL section.
3. Raise the tiller handle and rest the motor on
a case protector with the port side down-
wards as shown.
WARNING
Spilled fuel or fuel vapor can cause a fire
and is hazardous to health.
Always take the following precautions:
• Drain the fuel from the fuel line and fuel
vapor separator before transporting the
boat/outboard motor and before remov-
ing the motor from the boat.
• DO NOT lay motor on its side without
draining fuel.
• Keep the motor away from open flames
or sparks.
• Wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
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