Yamaha 40V Owner's Manual

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65MaintenanceEMU2822ATransporting and storingoutboard motorWARNINGEWM02620● USE CARE when transporting fuel tank,whether in a boat or car.● DO NOT fill fuel container to maximumcapacity. Gasoline will expand consid-erably as it warms up and can build uppressure in the fuel container. This cancause fuel leakage and a potential firehazard.● Leaking fuel is a fire hazard. Whentransporting and storing the outboardmotor, disconnect the fuel line from theoutboard motor to prevent fuel fromleaking.● Never get under the outboard motorwhile it is tilted. Severe injury could oc-cur if the outboard motor accidentallyfalls.● Do not use the tilt support lever or knobwhen trailering the boat. The outboardmotor could shake loose from the tiltsupport and fall. If the outboard motorcannot be trailered in the normal run-ning position, use an additional sup-port device to secure it in the tiltposition.NOTICEECM02440When storing the outboard motor for pro-longed time, fuel must be drained fromthe fuel tank. The deteriorated fuel couldclog the fuel line causing engine start dif-ficulty or malfunction.When storing or transporting the outboardmotor, make sure to follow the procedure list-ed below.● Disconnect the fuel line from the outboardmotor.● Tighten the fuel tank cap and its air ventscrew.● When the outboard motor is tilted pro-longed time for mooring or trailering theboat, disconnect the fuel line from the out-board motor. Tighten the fuel tank cap andits air vent screw.The outboard motor should be transportedand stored in the normal running position. Ifthere is insufficient road clearance in this po-sition, then trailer the outboard motor in thetilt position using a motor support devicesuch as a transom saver bar. Consult yourYamaha dealer for further details.EMU28236Clamp screw mounting modelsWhen transporting or storing the outboardmotor while removed from a boat, keep theoutboard motor in the attitude shown.TIP:Place a towel or something similar under theoutboard motor to protect it from damage.EMU30272Storing outboard motorWhen storing your Yamaha outboard motorfor prolonged periods of time (2 months orlonger), several important procedures mustbe performed to prevent excessive damage.It is advisable to have your outboard motorZMU03122