Engine oil requirements
Select an oil grade according to the average temperatures in the area where the outboard
motor will be used.
Recommended engine oil
:4-stroke outboard motor oil
Recommended engine oil grade 1
: SAE 10W-30/10W-40/5W-30
API SE/SF/SG/SH/SJ/SL
Recommended engine oil grade 2
: SAE 15W-40/20W-40/20W-50
API SH/SJ/SL
Engine oil quantity(without oil filter replacement
:0.6L(1.69 US qt,1.41 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity(with oil filter replacement
:1.8L(1.90 US qt,1.58 Imp.qt)
If oil grades listed under Recommended engine oil grade 1 are not available,select an
alternative oil grade listed under Recommended engine oil grade 2.
Recommended engine oil grade 1
Recommended engine oil grade 2
Fuel requirements
Gasoline
Use a good quality gasoline that meets the minumum octane rating.If knocking or pinging
occurs,use a different brand of gasoline or premium unleaded fuel. Our recommends that
you use alcohol-free(see Gasohol)gasoline whenever possible.
Recommended fuel
: Regular unleaded gasoline
Min. research octane number (RON):
90
NOTICE
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Do not use leaded gasoline.Leaded gasoline can seriously damage the engine.
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Avoid getting water and contaminants in the fuel tank.Contaminated fuel can
cause poor performance or engine damage.Use only fresh gasoline that has been
stored in clean containers.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol containing ethanol (E10) and that containing