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Operation and handling requirements

Fuel requirement ethanol content does not exceed 10% and
Fuel the fuel meets minimum octane ratings. E-85
is a fuel blend containing 85% ethanol and
WARNING
therefore must not be used in this boat. All
z Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex- ethanol blends containing more than 10%
tremely flammable. To avoid fires and ethanol can cause fuel system damage or en-
explosions and to reduce the risk of in- gine performance problems.
jury when refueling, follow these in- Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con-
structions. taining methanol because it can cause fuel
z Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in- system damage and engine performance
jury or death. Handle gasoline with care. problems.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you To fill the fuel tank:
should swallow some gasoline, inhale a (1) Before refueling, turn off the engines.
lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gaso- Never refuel while smoking, or while in
line in your eyes, see your doctor imme- the vicinity of sparks, open flames, or
diately. If gasoline spills on your skin, other sources of ignition.
wash with soap and water. If gasoline (2) Refuel the boat in a well-ventilated area.
spills on your clothing, change your If the boat is in the water, be sure it is se-
clothes. curely moored to the fueling dock. All
passengers must be out of the boat dur-
NOTICE ing refueling.
(3) Press the fuel tank filler cap button, and
z Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded
then open the fuel tank filler cap.
gasoline can seriously damage the en-
gines.
z Avoid getting water and contaminants in
the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can
cause poor performance and engine
damage. Use only fresh gasoline that
has been stored in clean containers.
1

Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
2
minimum octane rating of 86
(Pump octane number) = (R + M)/2 1 Fuel tank filler cap
90 (Research octane number) 2 Fuel tank filler cap button
(4) Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank.
Gasohol
Fuel tank capacity:
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
284 L (75.0 US gal, 62.5 Imp.gal)
taining ethanol and that containing methanol.
Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if

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