Transporting; Carrying Outboard; Trailering Boat/Outboard; Transporting Outboard When Removed From Boat - Mercury jet 20 Manual

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The outboard has a carrying handle located in front and a rear hand grip in the bottom cowl.

Your boat should be trailered with the outboard tilted down in a vertical operating position.

IMPORTANT: The tilt lock and shallow water drive feature on the outboard are not intended to support the

outboard in the tilted position when trailering your boat.

If additional ground clearance is required, the outboard should be tilted up using an accessory outboard support

device. Refer to your local dealer for recommendations. Additional clearance may be required for railroad

crossings, driveways and trailer bouncing.

With the outboard still in the water, disconnect the fuel line from the outboard and run engine until it stops.

This will drain fuel from the carburetor. Remove outboard from the boat and hold upright until all cooling

water is drained out.

Lay the outboard down horizontally on its tiller handle side. Place a protective pad under the outboard.

Avoid serious injury or death from a gasoline fire or explosion. Follow portable fuel tank transporting

instructions. Transport the fuel tank in a well ventilated area away from open flame or sparks.

MANUAL VENTING TYPE FUEL TANK

Close fuel tank air vent when transporting tank. This will prevent escape of fuel or vapors from tank.

TRANSPORTING

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