Operation372. After stopping the engine, tighten the airvent screw on the fuel tank cap and setthe fuel cock lever or knob to the closedposition, if equipped.3. Disconnect the fuel line if you are usingan external fuel tank.NOTE:If the outboard motor is equipped with an en-gine stop switch lanyard, the engine can alsobe stopped by pulling the lanyard and remov-ing the lock plate from the engine stop switch.EMU27852Procedure1. Turn the main switch to “ ” (off).2. After stopping the engine, disconnect thefuel line or close the fuel cock if there is afuel joint or a fuel cock on the boat.3. Tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tankcap (if equipped).4. Remove the key if the boat will be left un-attended.NOTE:The engine can also be stopped by pulling thelanyard and removing the clip from the enginestop switch, then turning the main switch to“ ” (off).EMU27861Trimming outboard motorThe trim angle of the outboard motor helpsdetermine the position of the bow of the boatin the water. Correct trim angle will help im-prove performance and fuel economy whilereducing strain on the engine. Correct trim an-gle depends upon the combination of boat,
