3. Storing the outboard motor

EFO type

Lay the engine with the shift lever up.

Note

If you can not carry the engine in an upright position, loosen the drain screw on the carburetors to drain fuel from them.

3. Storing the outboard motor

Keep the motor in a vertical position when you store it.

Note

If you store the motor in a horizontal position, lay the motor as shown in figure of below.

To loosen To secure

Beware of explosion danger. Spilled and vapored gasoline may easily catch fire and explode. Be sure to fully discharge gasoline from the carburetors when transporting the engine. Wipe off spilled gasoline with a rag.

EF, EFO, EPO Type ! �������

When taking the motor from package or removing the motor from the boat, never release the lock lever. If the lock lever is released, it will be very easy the clamp bracket to spring up to the tilting direction because it is not fixed.

* Tie the clamp bracket to the outboard with a rope. * Pay attention to the tilting direction so as not to be injured by the springing clamp bracket.

Reverse lock

LOCK

Tilting direction

Stern bracket Rope

Do not go under outboard motor tilted up even if it is supported by support bar, or accidental fall of outboard motor could lead to severe personal injury.

Close air vent screw of fuel tank and fuel cock before carrying or storing outboard motor and fuel tank, or fuel may leak, potentially catching fire.