Operation
20
EMU27402
Gasoline and oil mixing (100:1)
If equipped with a portable fuel tank
1.
Pour oil into the portable fuel tank, and
then add gasoline.
2.
Replace the fuel tank cap and close
tightly.
3.
Shake the fuel tank to mix the fuel thor-
oughly.
4.
Make sure that the oil and gasoline are
mixed.
If equipped with a built-in fuel tank
1.
Pour oil into a clean fuel can, and then
add gasoline.
2.
Replace the fuel can cap and close tight-
ly.
3.
Shake the fuel can to mix the fuel thor-
oughly.
4.
Make sure that the oil and gasoline are
mixed.
5.
Pour the gasoline and oil mixture into the
built-in fuel tank.
NOTE:
If using a permanently installed tank, pour
the oil gradually as the gasoline is being add-
ed to the tank.
EMU27450
Operating engine
EMU27461
Feeding fuel (portable tank)
WARNING
EWM00420
●
Before starting the engine, make sure
that the boat is tightly moored and that
you can steer clear of any obstructions.
Be sure there are no swimmers in the
water near you.
●
When the air vent screw is loosened,
gasoline vapor will be released. Gaso-
line is highly flammable, and its vapors
are flammable and explosive. Refrain
from smoking, and keep away from
open flames and sparks while loosen-
ing the air vent screw.
●
This product emits exhaust gases
which contain carbon monoxide, a col-
orless, odorless gas which could cause
brain damage or death when inhaled.
Symptoms include nausea, dizziness,
and drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cab-
in areas well ventilated. Avoid blocking
exhaust outlets.
1.
If there is an air vent screw on the fuel
tank cap, loosen it 2 or 3 turns.
Gasoline to engine
oil ratio
Break-in period
See page 18
After break-in
100:1
1. Engine oil
2. Gasoline
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