MOTOR TRANSPORTING
When transporting the motor, place the motor
either vertically or horizontally.
Vertical transport:
Attach the motor to the carrier by securing
clamp bracket with two clamp screws.
Never use display stand for transportation of the
motor.
Horizontal transport:
1. Drain the gasoline from the engine fuel line.
Refer to the MOTOR REMOVAL section.
2. Raise the tiller handle and rest the motor on
a case protector with the port side down-
wards as shown.
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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 do not take proper precautions
when transporting your outboard, it can
be damaged.
• Do not rest the engine in any of the
positions shown below, as water and
oil may enter the cylinder through the
exhaust port or the outer casings may
be damaged.
• Do not place the engine on its side
before the cooling water has drained
from it completely, as water may enter
the cylinder through the exhaust port
and cause problems.
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