Yamaha 40C Owner's Manual

Also see for 40B: Owner's manual

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Yamaha 40C Owner's Manual Manual pdf 64 page image

4-3EEMU01369*TRANSPORTING ANDSTORING OUTBOARD MOTORwLeaking fuel is a fire hazard. When trans-porting and storing the outboard motor,close the air vent screw and fuel cock toprevent fuel from leaking.TRAILERING OUTBOARD MOTORThe motor should be trailered and storedin the normal running position. If there isinsufficient road clearance in this position,then trailer the motor in the tilt positionusing a motor support device such as atransom saver bar.cCDo not use the tilt support lever/knobwhen trailering the boat. The outboardmotor could shake loose from the tiltsupport and fall. If the motor can not betrailered in the down position, use anadditional support device to secure it inthe up position.w8 Never get under the lower unit while itis tilted, even if a motor support bar isused. Severe injury could occur if theoutboard accidentally falls.8 USE CARE when transporting fuel tank,whether in a boat or car.DO NOT fill fuel container to maximumcapacity.Gasoline will expand considerably as itwarms up and can build up pressure inthe fuel container. This can cause fuelleakage and a potential fire hazard.