Transporting; With Outboard Motor Installed On Boat; With Outboard Motor Removed From Boat - Honda Marine BF2.3D Owner's Manual

WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR
INSTALLED ON BOAT
When trailering a boat with the
outboard motor attached, leave the
engine in the normal running position,
if possible, and tighten the steering
friction bolt securely (p.
If there is insufficient road clearance
in the normal running position, then
tilt the outboard motor and use a
motor support bar, or remove the
outboard motor from the boat. Refer
to the manufacturer's instructions for
using a motor support bar.
MOTOR SUPPORT BAR
(commercially available)
WITH OUTBOARD MOTOR
REMOVED FROM BOAT
Turn the vent knob OFF position and
close the fuel filler cap securely
before transporting the outboard
motor.
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Remove the outboard motor from the
boat and secure the outboard motor
in either the vertical or horizontal
position shown on p.
To carry, hold the outboard motor by
the carrying handle, as shown.
Lif ting the outboard motor by the
engine cover, or using the
installed outboard motor as a
handle or lever to move the boat,
can damage the outboard motor.
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TRANSPORTING

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