TOHATSU MFS 50A Owner's Manual page 81

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Note
If the outboard motor must be laid down
be sure drain the fuel and engine oil,
then the outboard motor on a cushion
as shown in the drawing below (See
page 81 and 70).
Elevate power unit 2 inches to 4 inches if
traveling to avoid oil spillage.
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Fuel system draining
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DANGER
For details on handling fuel, contact an
authorized dealer.
Fuel and fuel vapors are extremely flamma-
ble and can be explosive.
If fuel is spilled, wipe it up immediately.
Keep the fuel tank well away from
sources of ignition, e.g. sparks or open
flames
Perform all work outdoors or in a well
ventilated place.
1. Disconnect the fuel hose from the out-
board motor.
2. Remove the top cowl.
3. Release the drain tube from the clamp
and pull the tube outside the bottom
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cowl. Place an approved fuel container
under the drain tube end and use a
funnel to avoid spilling fuel.
4. Loosen the vapor separator drain
screw.
5. Tilt up the outboard motor until fuel
flows out of the drain tube.
6. Leave the outboard motor in this posi-
tion until all fuel has been drained.
7. When thoroughly drained, retighten the
drain screw securely.
8. Check the drained fuel for the pres-
ence of water or other contaminants. If
either is present, reassemble the out-
board motor, refill the vapor separator
with fuel, and then drain the fuel again.
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Repeat this procedure until no water or
other contaminants are present in the
drained fuel.
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1. Vapor separator
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