Removing And Carrying The Outboard - TOHATSU 2.5 Owner's Manual

(11) Removing and Carrying the Outboard
1.
Removing the motor
0 Stop the engine.
@ Close the fuel cock and air vent screw.
@ Remove the motor from the hull and completely drain the water from the
gear case.
2. Carrying the motor
Be sure to keep the engine vertical posture whenever you carry the motor.
Note:
If you carry or lay the motor horizontal posture, keep the power head
higher than the propeller.
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CAUTION
When trailering the engine installing on a boat, the motor should be in
a running position fully tilting down. Trailering at tilted up condition of
the motor may cause of damage to the motor, boat, etc. by
unexpected tilt lock release getting a shock when trailering.
If trailering the motor at tilt down position is unavailable, fix the motor
securely using a device (like a transom saver bar) at the tilting up
position.
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