General information
dry rags.
●Do not overfill the fuel tank.
●Tighten the filler cap securely after re- fueling.
●If you should swallow some gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get gasoline in your eyes, get immediate medical attention.
●If any gasoline spills onto your skin, im- mediately wash with soap and water. Change clothing if gasoline spills on it.
●Touch the fuel nozzle to the filler open- ing or funnel to help prevent electro- static sparks.
ECM00010
CAUTION:
Use only new clean gasoline which has been stored in clean containers and is not contaminated with water or foreign mat- ter.
EMU25570
GasolineIf knocking or pinging occurs, use a different brand of gasoline or premium unleaded fuel.
Recommended gasoline:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 86 (Pump Octane Number) = (R+M)/2
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol containing ethanol and that containing metha- nol. Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if ethanol content does not exceed 10% and the fuel meets minimum octane ratings. Yamaha does not recommended gasohol containing methanol because it can cause fuel system damage or engine performance problems.
EMU25660
Engine oilUse Yamalube
Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 2 STROKE OUTBOARD OIL
ECM01290
CAUTION:
Serious engine damage can result from the use of lower quality oil, including some commonly available oil brands with
EMU25690
Battery requirement
ECM01060
CAUTION:
Do not use a battery that does not meet the specified capacity. If a battery which does not meet specifications is used, the electric system could perform poorly or be overloaded, causing electric system damage.
For electric start models, choose a battery which meets the following specifications.
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