TOHATSU BFT 75A Owner's Manual page 106

STORAGE
Draining the Fuel System
You can avoid fuel deterioration
problems by draining the fuel tank
and vapor separator.
1. Remove the engine cover (p.77).
INTAKE MANIFOLD DRAIN HOSE
VAPOR SEPARATOR
VAPOR SEPARATOR
DRAIN SCREW
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2. Release the drain hose from the
projection of the intake manifold
and set the end of the hose toward
the outside of the engine undercase.
Place an approved gasoline
container below the fuel drain
outlet, and use a funnel to avoid
spilling fuel.
3. Loosen the vapor separator drain
screw.
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive.
You can be burned or
seriously injured when
handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame
away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
4. Tilt the outboard motor up all the
way. Leave the outboard motor
tilted up until the gasoline stops
flowing.
5. After thoroughly draining, tighten
the drain screw securely and return
the outboard motor to the vertical
position.
6. Secure the drain hose to the
projection of the intake manifold.
7. Drain the fuel tank into an
approved gasoline container.
Close the fuel cap vent.
If using the portable fuel tank,
close the fuel filler cap vent knob.
Store the portable fuel tank in a
cool dry place out of direct
sunlight.