
HELPFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK AND CARBURETOR With the outboard motor in a vertical position, place an approved gasoline
container below the fuel drain outlet, and use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel.
1. With the engine stopped, turn the fuel cap vent knob counterclockwise to
open the fuel vent and remove the fuel filler cap.
2. Empty the fuel tank into an approved gasoline container, using a commer-
cially available hand siphon. Reinstall the fuel filler cap.
3. Loosen the carburetor drain screw and move the fuel valve lever to the ON
position to drain the carburetor and the fuel tank into an approved gasoline
container.
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive.
You can be burned or
seriously injured when
handling fuel.
l Keep heat, sparks, and
flame away.
l Handle fuel only outdoors.
l Wipe up spills immedi-
ately.
DRAIN SCREW
4. After draining is completed, tighten the carburetor drain screw and turn the
fuel valve to the OFF position.
5. Turn the fuel filler cap vent knob clockwise to close the fuel vent.
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