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

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9. Stand the outboard motor up verti-
cally 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 dam-
age 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
80 and 56).
Elevate power unit 2 inches to 4 inches
if traveling to avoid oil spillage.
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CAUTION
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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,
dr ain th e vap or se par a tor ( S e e
page 81).
2. Follow the instructions on the label
when adding the fuel stabilizer addi-
tive.
3. After adding the additive, let the
outboard motor run in the water for
10 minutes to make sure any old fuel
in the fuel system has been com-
pletely replaced by the fuel with
additive.
4. Turn the engine OFF
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Note
If your motor is used occasionally, it is
recommended to use a good fuel stabi-
lizer in every tank of fuel and keep the
container full to reduce condensation
and evaporation.
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