Specifications and requirements
cron minimum) between your boat’s fuel tank
and outboard motor when using ethanol.
Ethanol is known to allow moisture to be ab-
sorbed into boat fuel tanks and systems.
Moisture in the fuel can cause corrosion of
metallic fuel system components, starting and
running complaints and require addition- al
fuel system maintenance.
Ring Free Fuel Additive
Gasoline is a precise blend of many different
substances, each chosen to give certain
characteristics. Gasoline blends have been
changing in recent years in response to con-
cerns about pollution and resulting emis-
sions regulations. One of the most obvious
changes has been the elimination of lead
from most fuels.
As gasoline has changed, the amount of ad-
ditives such as aromatics and oxygenates has
increased. These additives are important for
the engines in passenger cars, but they can
have detrimental effects in marine engines,
because of increased deposits in the
combustion chamber. When enough de-
posits collect, piston rings begin sticking.
Performance drops and engine wear in-
creases dramatically.
While many additives available may reduce
deposits, Hidea recommends the use of Ring
Free Fuel Additive, available from your
Hidea dealer. Ring Free Fuel Additive has
repeatedly proven its ability to clean
combustion deposits from inside the engine,
notably the critical piston-ring-land area, and
fuel system components. Follow product la-
beling for use instructions.
Anti-fouling paint
A clean hull improves boat performance. The
boat bottom should be kept as clean of ma-
rine growth as possible. If necessary, the
boat bottom can be coated with an anti-foul-
ing 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.
Motor disposal requirements
Never illegally discard (dump) the motor.
Hidea recommends consulting the dealer
about discarding the motor.
Emergency equipment
Keep the following items onboard in case
there is trouble with the outboard motor.
●
A tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pli-
ers, wrenches (including metric sizes), and
electrical tape.
●
Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries.
●
An extra engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
with clip.
●
Spare parts, such as an extra set of spark
plugs.
Consult your Hidea dealer for details.
Emission control information
North American models
This engine conforms to U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for ma-
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