TOHATSU MFS 25C Owner's Manual page 82

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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 oil or cooling water may
enter the cylinder cause engine problems.
Property damage could result from leaking
oil out.
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Note
If the outboard motor must be laid
down, be sure to drain the remaining
fuel in the fuel line and vapor separator
(see page 84). When lay down the out-
board motor, place port-side down on
a cushion or any softer surface shown
below.
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CAUTION
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Elevate power unit 2 inches to 4 inches
if traveling to avoid oil spillage.
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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 84).
2. Follow the instructions on the label
when adding the fuel stabilizer addi-
tive.
3. After adding the additive, let the out-
board motor run in the water for 10
minutes to make sure any old fuel in
the fuel system has been completely
replaced by the fuel with additive.
4. Turn the engine OFF
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Note
If your motor is used occasionally, it is rec-
ommended to use a good fuel stabilizer in
every tank of fuel and keep the container
full to reduce condensation and evapora-
tion.
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