LARSON Bass - Fuel (Gasoline)

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FUEL (GASOLINE)
Fuel for marine gasoline-only engines must be
carefully selected to avoid fines and possible
catastrophic engine damage not covered under
warranty. It is illegal for any person to tamper
with emissions control devices such as the fuel
system, and it is also illegal
for any person to
mis-fuel a marine gasoline-only engine with a
blend of more than 10% ethanol
.
While it is always preferable to use
fuel that does not contain ethanol
(usually labeled as “marine” or
“recreational”), most marine engines
are designed to tolerate E10 (10%
maximum ethanol) fuel as long as the
fuel meets the engine manufacturer’s
octane requirements. When using fuel
containing ethanol, buy fuel in smaller
quantities that will be consumed
during a weekend of boating. Fuel degrades quickly and the engine operates better
on fresh fuel. Use marine fuel stabilizer to treat and reduce degradation of any
remaining fuel.
Do not use octane boosters or other fuel additives. Purchase fuel from a quality
supplier selling high volumes to ensure the fuel is fresh. For more information go to:
www.toptiergas.com/licensedbrands/
Fuels that are blended to contain more than 10% ethanol
may damage the engine, oil system or fuel system and should not be used in marine
engines. Fuels that contain more than 10% ethanol can corrode metal parts,
deteriorate rubber and plastic, or weaken gaskets. Damages caused by the use of
fuels that contain more than 10% ethanol or fuels that do not meet engine
manufacturer octane requirements are not covered by your warranty.
KCB-0004
KCB-0005
E15-E85
WARNING
USE ONLY GASOLINE UP TO E10
(MAXIMUM 10% OF ETHANOL)
NEVER USE GASOLINE WITH ETHANOL
CONTENT HIGHER THAN 10%. THE USE OF
GASOLINE WITH ETHANOL CONTENT HIGHER
THAN 10% CAN DAMAGE THE ENGINE AND THE
FUEL SYSTEM AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.