Adding A Fuel Stabilizer - TOHATSU MFS 40A Owner's Manual

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9. Stand the outboard motor up vertically
in a dry place.
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Do not carry or store outboard motor in any
of positions described below.
Otherwise, engine damage or property
damage could result from leaking oil.
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Note
If the outboard motor must be laid down
be sure drain the fuel and engine oil,
then the outboard motor on a cushion
as shown in the drawing below (See
page 76 and 52).
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CAUTION
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Elevate power unit 2 inches to 4 inches if
traveling to avoid oil spillage.
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Adding a fuel stabilizer

When adding a fuel stabilizer additive
(commercially available), first fill the fuel
tank with fresh fuel. If the fuel tank is only
partially filled, air in the tank can cause the
fuel to deteriorate during storage.
1. Before adding fuel stabilizer additive,
d r a i n t h e v a p o r s e p a r a t o r ( S e e
page 77).
2. Follow the instructions on the label
when adding the fuel stabilizer additive.
3. After adding the additive, let the out-
board motor run in the water for 10
minutes to make sure any old fuel in
the fuel system has been completely
replaced by the fuel with additive.
4. Turn the engine OFF
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Note
If your motor is used occasionally, it is rec-
ommended to use a good fuel stabilizer in
every tank of fuel and keep the container full
to reduce condensation and evaporation.
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