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STORAGE
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Select a well-ventilated storage area.
If possible, avoid storage areas with
high humidity.
If storing a container of gasoline,
such as the portable fuel tank
(optional equipment), store it away
from any appliance that operates with
a flame, such as a furnace, water
heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid
any area with a spark producing
electric motor, or where power tools
are operated.
OUTBOARD MOTOR STAND
(commercially available)
82
If the outboard motor will be
removed from the boat for storage,
we recommend storing it vertically
by mounting it on a commercially
available stand.
CASE PROTECTOR
If it is necessary to store the outboard
motor horizontally, drain the
carburetors (p.
80
), and drain the
engine oil (p.
64
), before removing
the outboard motor from the boat.
Position the outboard motor with its
carburetor side down, and cushion it
with protective packing material.
Cover the outboard motor to keep out
dust. Do not use sheet plastic as a
dust cover. A nonporous cover will
trap moisture, promoting rust and
corrosion.
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
Check your outboard motor as
described in the
BEFORE
OPERATION
chapter of this manual.
If the cylinders were coated with oil
during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly at startup.
This is normal.
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