OPERATION IN SALT WATER
After operating the motor in salt water, you should flush the water passages with clean, fresh water as outlined in the FLUSHING THE WATER PASSAGES section. If you do not flush the water passages, salt can corrode the motor and shorten its life.
OPERATION IN FREEZING WEATHER
When operating your outboard motor in freezing temperatures, you should keep the lower unit submerged in the water at all times.
When taking motor out of the water, stand it up in a vertical position until the cooling system drains completely.
If you leave your outboard motor out of the water in freezing temperatures with water still in the cooling system, the water can freeze and expand, causing severe damage to the motor.
MOTOR REMOVAL AND TRANSPORTING
MOTOR REMOVAL
TILLER HANDLE MODEL
Make sure that the engine has stopped completely.
Remove the fuel hose from the motor.
Remove the motor cover.
Drain the gasoline from the carburetor as follows:
(1)Loosen the carburetor drain screw (1) and drain the gasoline into a suitable container.
Use a proper, safe container to store any gasoline drained from the outboard motor.
(2) After draining, retighten the drain screw.
Remove the mounting bolts.
Loosen the clamp screws.
Lift the motor off the transom.
Stand the motor vertically and drain the water from the lower unit.
To carry, hold the motor by gripping the steering bracket and engine lower cover.
