2.
After stopping the engine, tighten the air
vent screw on the fuel tank cap and set
the fuel cock lever or knob to the closed
position, if equipped.
3.
Disconnect the fuel line if you are using
an external fuel tank.
NOTE:
If the outboard motor is equipped with an en-
gine stop switch lanyard, the engine can also
be stopped by pulling the lanyard and remov-
ing the lock plate from the engine stop switch.
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Procedure
1.
Turn the main switch to "
2.
After stopping the engine, disconnect the
fuel line or close the fuel cock if there is a
fuel joint or a fuel cock on the boat.
3.
Tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tank
cap (if equipped).
4.
Remove the key if the boat will be left un-
attended.
NOTE:
The engine can also be stopped by pulling the
lanyard and removing the clip from the engine
stop switch, then turning the main switch to
"
" (off).
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Trimming outboard motor
The trim angle of the outboard motor helps
determine the position of the bow of the boat
in the water. Correct trim angle will help im-
prove performance and fuel economy while
reducing strain on the engine. Correct trim an-
gle depends upon the combination of boat,
Operation
" (off).
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