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INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY
FUEL AND OIL
When using alcohol-extended fuels, be aware of
the following:
•
The boat’s fuel system may have different
requirements regarding the use of alcohol fuels.
Refer to the boat’s owner guide.
•
Alcohol attracts and holds moisture that can
cause corrosion of metallic parts in the fuel sys-
tem.
•
Alcohol blended fuel can cause engine perfor-
mance problems.
•
All parts of the fuel system should be inspected
frequently and replaced if signs of deterioration
or fuel leakage are found. Inspect at least annu-
ally.
IMPORTANT:
Always use fresh gasoline. Gaso-
line will oxidize, resulting in loss of octane and vol-
atile compounds, as well as the production of gum
and varnish deposits which can damage the out-
board.
Additives
IMPORTANT:
The only fuel additives approved
for use in
Evinrude
outboards are
2+4
®
fuel condi-
tioner and
Evinrude/Johnson
Fuel System
Cleaner.
Use of other fuel additives can result
in poor performance or engine damage.
Evinrude/Johnson
2+4
Fuel Conditioner
will
help prevent gum and varnish deposits from form-
ing in fuel system components and will remove
moisture from the fuel system. It can be used con-
tinuously and should be used during any period
when the outboard is not being operated on a reg-
ular basis. Its use will reduce spark plug fouling,
fuel system icing, and fuel system component
deterioration.
Evinrude/Johnson
Fuel System Cleaner
will
help keep fuel injectors in optimal operating condi-
tion.
Evinrude/Johnson
Carbon Guard
will minimize
carbon deposit build-up when used as directed.
Oil Requirements
IMPORTANT:
4-Stroke outboards are shipped
without oil in the crankcase. Oil must be added
before starting the engine for the first time.
IMPORTANT:
During the initial 10-hour break-in
period, use
Evinrude/Johnson
4-Stroke Outboard
Oil or SAE 10W-40, API SE, SF, SG, SH, or SJ
rated. DO NOT use synthetic or synthetic blend
oils during break-in period.
Evinrude/Johnson Ultra™ 4-Stroke
synthetic out-
board oil is recommended for normal use in these
outboards after break-in.
If
Ultra 4-Stroke
oil is not available, you must use
SAE 10W-40, API SE, SF, SG, SH, or SJ rated.
IMPORTANT:
Failure to follow this recommen-
dation could void the outboard warranty if a lubri-
cation-related failure occurs.
If SAE 10W-40 motor oil is not available, select an
alternative according to the following chart:
004813
Engine Oil
Temperature
