Trailering - TOHATSU MD 40B2 Owner's Manual

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REMOVING AND CARRYING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR
Keep the outboard motor in a vertical
position when carrying.
The optional outboard motor stand is
recommended for keeping the outboard
motor vertical both during transport and
storage.
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Note
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If the outboard motor must be laid
down be sure drain the fuel and
engine oil, then the port side faces
down as shown in the following drawing.
Elevate power unit 2 inches to 4
inches if traveling to avoid oil spillage.
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3. Trailering

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Trailering in the tilted position may cause
damage to the outboard motor, boat, etc.
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Be sure to disconnect fuel connector except
when operating engine.
Fuel leakage is a fire or explosion hazard,
which can cause serious injury or death.
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Close air vent screw of fuel tank and fuel
cock before carrying or storing outboard
motor and fuel tank, or fuel may leak,
potentially catching fire.
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The tilt support device supplied on your out-
board motor is not intended for towing. It is
intended to support the outboard motor
while the boat is docked, beached, etc.
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When transporting a boat on a trailer
with the outboard motor still attached,
disconnect the fuel line from the out-
board motor beforehand and keep the
outboard motor in the normal running
position or on a transom saver bar.
CAUTION
WARNING
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WARNING
CAUTION