31
INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY
FUEL AND OIL
2
IMPORTANT:
• Use a marine sealant rated for above or below
waterline use. RTV silicone is not approved for
below waterline use. Polyurethane sealants are
not easily removed and may damage outboard
or boat mounting surfaces when removed.
• After 30 minutes of operation, retighten clamp
screws by hand. DO NOT use tools to tighten
clamp screws. Check clamp screws regularly.
FUEL AND OIL
Fuel Requirements
Minimum Octane
Evinrude/Johnson outboards are certified to oper-
ate on unleaded automotive gasoline with an
octane rating equal to or higher than:
• 87 (R+M)/2 AKI, or
• 90 RON
Use unleaded gasoline that contains methyl ter-
tiary butyl ether (MTBE) ONLY if the MTBE con-
tent does not exceed 15% by volume.
Use alcohol-extended fuels ONLY if the alcohol
content does not exceed:
• 10% ethanol by volume
• 5% methanol with 5% cosolvents by volume
WARNING
If either side of the transom deforms or
cracks when the bolts are tightened to
their recommended torque, the transom
construction may not be adequate or may
be deteriorated. Structural failure of the
transom could result in loss of boat control
and injury to the occupants.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain conditions.
Improper handling of fuel could result in
property damage, serious injury or death.
Always turn off the outboard before fuel-
ing.
Never permit anyone other than an adult to
refill the fuel tank.
Do not fill the fuel tank all the way to the
top or fuel may overflow when it expands
due to heating by the sun.
Remove portable fuel tanks from the boat
before fueling.
Always wipe off any fuel spillage.
Do not smoke, allow open flames or
sparks, or use electrical devices such as
cellular phones in the vicinity of a fuel leak
or while fueling.
To Next Page
Loading...