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PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS
5
Be sure to use EPA approved tank
and EPA approved primer bulb hose
assembly as a set. Confirm shapes of
EPA approved tank and regular tank.
Except for U.S. model
(regular tank)
For U.S. and Canada model
(EPA approved tank)
!
5. Recommended engine oil
Evinrude/Johnson Ultra 4-stroke
outboard oil is recommended for use
in Evinrude 4-stroke outboards.
If Evinrude/Johnson Ultra 4-stroke
outboard oil is not available, use high
quality SAE 10E-30, or 10W-40 oil with
the NMMA certification FC-W, or with
API rating SF, SG, SH, SJ, SI, SM.
Select the appropriate viscosity
oil based on ambient operating
temperature.
20W−40, 20W−50
15W−40, 15W−50
10W−40, 10W−50
10W−30
Atmospheric temp.
˚C
˚F
40
96
30
86
20
68
10
50
0
32
-10
14
-20
-4
-30
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ENGINE
OIL
The engine oil is drained for shipping
from the factory. Be sure to fill the
engine to the proper level before
starting engine. (To properly fill the
engine with oil follow the instructions in
section 9 of this manual)
!
Note
Use of engine oils that do not meet
these requirements will result in
reduced engine life, and other engine
problems.
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