Laying a four stroke on its side

chickendog2010

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Is it safe to lay the outboard on its side (the right one) during a 3-5hrs trip without draining the oil? The manual isnt very clear about this. I hope i won't have to drain oil everytime i transport it. I drive car. :)
 

ENSIGN

Lieutenant Junior Grade
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Re: Laying a four stroke on its side

What kind of outboard??? I know mercury and yamaha motors you lay them down on the tiller handle. DAMN ENGINEERS!
 
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