STORAGE
6. When the gasoline starts to flow
out of the drain tube, tilt down the
outboard motor and hold it in the
position until the gasoline stops
flowing.
Catch the draining gasoline in a
suitable container.
7. After draining, tighten the drain
screw and secure the drain tube to
the tube clamper of the high
pressure fuel pipe.
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Before storing the outboard motor for
a prolonged period, we recommend
that you remove the fuel tube
assembly connector from the fuel
tank and operate the engine at 2,000
-1
to 3,000 min
(rpm) until it stops.
Engine Oil
1. Change the engine oil (see pages
113 – 114).
2. Remove the spark plugs (see page
114), and remove the clip from the
emergency stop switch.
3. Pour a tablespoon or teaspoon (5 –
3
10 cm
) of clean engine oil into
each cylinder.
4. Rotate the engine a few revolutions
to distribute the oil in the cylinders.
5. Reinstall the spark plugs (see page
116).