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BOAT RIGGING
REMOTE OIL TANK INSTALLATION (V4 – V6)
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REMOTE OIL TANK
INSTALLATION (V4 – V6)
Location
Consider the installation location of
the oil tank carefully. The oil tank is vented to
the atmosphere. To avoid serious powerhead
damage, be sure the oil tank is installed in a
location that does not allow constant expo-
sure to sunlight, rain, bilge water or spray.
Select a mounting location that provides:
• A solid place to mount the tank
• A dry location that prevents exposure to rain or
spraying water
• Access for adding oil
• Access to oil-primer bulb
• Interference-free hose and wire rou ting to out-
board.
If necessary, the oil t ank can be mounted further
from t he o utboard tha n the su pplied hoses a nd
harness allow. The maximum lengt h of oil supply
hose th at can be fitte d to th e oil t ank is 25 f t.
(7.6 m).
Do not add hose to an existing oil
supply hose.
If the oil tank requires a longer oil supply hose:
• Oil supply hose between the primer bulb and
outboard must be replaced with one continuous
length of 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) I.D. hose.
• Maximum length of hose is 25 ft. (7.6 m).
• Replacement hose must be d esignated for fu el
or oil use and approved for marine use.
• Extend wiring ha rness with 1 6 gauge A WG
wire.
• Protect connections with heat shrink tube.
• Maintain wire color and polarity when extending
harness.
An appropriately sized battery box may be used to
conceal and protect the oil tank, if desired.
Be sure box includes drain holes so
it does not fill with water and contaminate oil.
Mounting
Place t ank in selecte d position. Ma rk one lin e
under groove in tank bottom and lines at each end
of tank.
Make sure hole locatio ns p rovide en ough clear-
ance for fastening screws. Screws should not con-
tact or penetrate hull.
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1. Center line of oil tank
2. Ends of tank
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