Owner's Manual
If you are not careful when resting the outboard on its side and do not take proper precautions such as first draining the engine oil and cooling water completely, damage can occur. Engine oil may enter the cylinder from the sump, water may enter the cylinder through the exhaust port, or the outer casings may be damaged.
Always drain the engine oil and cooling water completely before laying the motor on its side, and be careful laying the motor down.
If you let the lower unit of your outboard sit higher than the power head during transporting or storing, water may trickle into the power head, causing damage to the engine.
Never let the lower unit sit higher than the power head when transporting or storing your outboard.
TRAILERING
When trailering your boat with the motor attached, keep the motor in the normal operating position unless there is not enough ground clearance. If you need more ground clearance, trailer the motor in a tilted position using a transom saver bar or similar device to support the weight of the motor.
If you use the tilt up lock arm to hold the motor in the fully tilted up position when
trailering the boat, towing motion or poor road surfaces may cause unexpected tilt lock release, resulting in damage to the motor and the tilt lock mechanism.
Never use the tilt up lock arm to hold the motor in the fully tilted up position when trailering the boat. Use a transom saver bar or similar device to support the weight of the motor.