Maintenance; Transporting And Storing Outboard Motor; Storing Outboard Motor - Yamaha F150 Owner's Manual

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Transporting and storing out-
board motor
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 USE CARE when transporting fuel tank,
whether in a boat or car.
 DO NOT fill fuel container to maximum
capacity. Gasoline will expand consider-
ably as it warms up and can build up
pressure in the fuel container. This can
cause fuel leakage and a potential fire
hazard.
 Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. Tighten se-
curely the fuel valve when transporting
and storing the outboard motor.
 Never get under the outboard motor
while it is tilted. Severe injury could oc-
cur if the outboard motor accidentally
falls.
 Do not use the tilt support lever or knob
when trailering the boat. The outboard
motor could shake loose from the tilt
support and fall. If the outboard motor
cannot be trailered in the normal run-
ning position, use an additional support
device to secure it in the tilt position.
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When storing the outboard motor for pro-
longed time, fuel must be drained from the
fuel tank. The deteriorated fuel could clog
the fuel line causing engine start difficulty
or malfunction.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. When trailering
the boat, close the fuel valve to prevent fuel
from leaking.
When the outboard motor is tilted for a pro-
longed time for mooring or trailering the boat,
make sure to follow the procedure listed be-
low.
 Close the fuel valve.
The outboard motor should be transported
and stored in the normal running position. If
there is insufficient road clearance in this po-
sition, then trailer the outboard motor in the
tilted position using a motor support device
such as a transom saver bar. Consult your
Yamaha dealer for further details.
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Storing outboard motor

When storing your Yamaha outboard motor
for prolonged periods of time (2 months or
longer), several important procedures must
be performed to prevent excessive damage.
It is advisable to have your outboard motor
serviced by an authorized Yamaha dealer pri-
or to storage. However, you, the owner, with
a minimum of tools, can perform the follow-
ing procedures.
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Store the outboard motor in a dry, well-
ventilated place, not in direct sunlight.
Keep the outboard motor in the attitude
shown when transporting and storing it.

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