Specifications and requirements
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EMU36360
Fuel requirements
EMU36810
Gasoline
Use a good quality gasoline that meets the
minimum octane rating. If knocking or pinging
occurs, use a different brand of gasoline or
premium unleaded fuel. Yamaha recomends
that you use alcohol-free (see Gasohol) gas-
oline whenever possible.
NOTICE
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Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded gas-
oline 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 dam-
age. Use only fresh gasoline that has
been stored in clean containers.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol (E10) and that containing
methanol. Ethanol can be used if the ethanol
content does not exceed 10% and the fuel
meets the minimum octane ratings. All etha-
nol blends containing more than 10% ethanol
can cause fuel system damage or cause en-
gine starting and running problems. Yamaha
does not recommend gasohol containing
methanol because it can cause fuel system
damage or engine performance problems.
EMU36880
Muddy or acidic water
Yamaha strongly recommends that you have
your dealer install the optional chromium-plat-
ed water pump kit if you use the outboard mo-
tor in muddy or acidic water conditions.
However, depending on the model it might not
be required.
EMU36330
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 bot-
tom can be coated with an anti-fouling paint
approved for your area to inhibit marine
growth.
Do not use anti-fouling paint which includes
copper or graphite. These paints can cause
more rapid engine corrosion.
Recommended gasoline:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a mini-
mum octane rating of 90 (Research
Octane Number).
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