FUEL AND OIL
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Fuel Requirements
Do not use pre‑mixed gas and oil in this engine. The engine automatically receives extra oil during engine break‑in.
Use a fresh supply of the recommended gasoline during engine break‑in and after engine break‑in.
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction
IMPORTANT: Adding components to the fuel supply system (filters, valves, fittings, etc.) may restrict the fuel flow.
This may cause engine stalling at low speed, and/or a lean fuel condition at high RPM that could cause engine
damage.
Filling Fuel Tank
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WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from a gasoline fire or explosion. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparks in the area while filling fuel tanks.
Fill fuel tanks outdoors away from heat, sparks, and open flames.
Remove portable fuel tanks from boat to refill them.
Always stop engine before refilling tanks.
Do not completely fill the fuel tanks. Leave approximately 10% of the tank volume unfilled. Fuel will expand in
volume as its temperature rises and can leak under pressure if the tank is completely filled.
Oil Recommendation
Recommended Oil MercuryOptimax/DFI or Quicksilver DFI 2‑Cycle Engine Oil
Mercury Optimax/DFI or Quicksilver DFI 2‑Cycle Engine Oil is recommended for your engine. If Mercury Optimax/
DFI or Quicksilver DFI 2‑Cycle engine oil is not available, we recommend using Mercury or Quicksilver TC‑W3
Premium Plus 2‑Cycle Oil. Severe engine damage may result from use of an inferior oil.
Filling Remote Oil Tank
Remove filler cap and fill with the specified oil. Oil tank capacity is 11.5 liters (3 gallons). Replace filler cap and
tighten securely.
IMPORTANT: Always make sure the oil tank caps are threaded on tight. An air leak will prevent oil flow to the
engine.
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Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank
NOTE: Filling this tank is only necessary if the oil level should ever drop and the low oil warning system is activated.
1. Remove the top cowl.
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