Specifications and requirements
anol is known to allow moisture to be absorbed into boat fuel tanks and systems. Moisture in the fuel can cause corrosion of metallic fuel system components, starting and running complaints and require additional fuel system maintenance.
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Ring Free Fuel Additive
Gasoline is a precise blend of many different substances, each chosen to give certain char- acteristics. Gasoline blends have been changing in recent years in response to concerns about pollution and resulting emissions regulations. One of the most obvious changes has been the elimination of lead from most fu- els.
As gasoline has changed, the amount of additives such as aromatics and oxygenates has increased. These additives are important for the engines in passenger cars, but they can have detrimental effects in marine engines, because of increased deposits in the combustion chamber. When enough deposits collect, piston rings begin sticking. Performance drops and engine wear increases dramatical- ly.
While many additives available may reduce deposits, Yamaha recommends the use of Ring Free Fuel Additive, available from your Yamaha dealer. Ring Free Fuel Additive has repeatedly proven its ability to clean combustion deposits from inside the engine, notably the critical
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Muddy or acidic water
Yamaha strongly recommends that you have your dealer install the optional
tor in muddy or acidic water conditions. However, depending on the model it might not be required.
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Anti-fouling paint
A clean hull improves boat performance. The boat bottom should be kept as clean of marine growth as possible. If necessary, the boat bottom can be coated with an
Do not use
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Motor disposal requirements
Never illegally discard (dump) the motor. Yamaha recommends consulting the dealer about discarding the motor.
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Emergency equipment
Keep the following items onboard in case there is trouble with the motor.
●A tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches (including metric sizes), and electrical tape.
●Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries.
●An extra engine
●Spare parts, such as an extra set of spark plugs.
Consult your Yamaha dealer for details.
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