TOHATSU MFS 40A Owner's Manual page 86

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
9. Place the outboard motor in the ver-
tical position under a dry condition.
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Do not give a shock to an outboard motor
during transportation.
Do not carry or store outboard motor in
any of positions described below.
Otherwise, engine's exterior may be dam-
a g e d or wa ter m ay enter th e cylinder
through the exhaust port and cause engine
problems.
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Note
If the outboard motor must be laid down,
be sure that fuel is completely drained,
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CAUTION
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then lay the outboard motor with port side
down on the cushion as shown in the
drawing.
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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,
drain the vapor separator (See page
87).
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 high quality fuel stabi-
lizer for the fuel and keep the fuel tank full
to reduce condensation and evaporation.
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