Transporting Outboard When Removed From Boat; Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks - Mercury 10 TwoStroke Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual

Transporting Outboard When Removed From Boat

1. 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.
2. Lay the outboard down horizontally on its tiller handle side. Place a
protective pad under the outboard.

Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks

Avoid serious injury or death from a gasoline fire or explosion. Follow the
transporting instructions supplied with the portable fuel tank. Transport the
fuel tank in a well ventilated area away from open flame or sparks.
MANUAL VENTING TYPE FUEL TANK
Close the fuel tank air vent when transporting tank. This will prevent escape of
fuel or vapors from tank.
AUTO-VENTING TYPE FUEL TANK
1. Disconnect the remote fuel line from tank. This will close the air vent and
prevent escape of fuel or vapors from tank.
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