Horizontal transport:
1. Drain the engine oil. Refer to the ENGINE
OIL section.
2. Drain the gasoline from the vapor separator
as follows:
(1) Fully steer the motor to the starboard
side.
(2) Pull the drain hose end 1 out.
(3) Loosen the vapor separator drain screw
2 and drain the gasoline into a suitable
container.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
toxic. It can cause a fire and can be haz-
ardous to people and pets.
Use a proper, safe container to store any
gasoline drained from the outboard
motor. Keep gasoline away from sparks,
flames, people, and pets.
(4) After draining, retighten the drain screw
and put the drain hose 1 back.
3. Rest the motor on a case protector with the
starboard side downwards 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.
NOTICE
If you are not careful when resting the
outboard on its side and do not take
proper precautions such as first draining
the engine oil and cooling water com-
pletely, damage can occur. Engine oil
may enter the cylinder from the sump,
water may enter the cylinder through the
exhaust port, or the outer casings may be
damaged.
Always drain the engine oil and cooling
water completely before laying the motor
on its side, and be careful laying the
motor down.
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