!
WARNING
Fuel leakage is a fire or explosion hazard, which can cause serious injury or
death. Periodically inspect all fuel system components for leaks, softening,
hardening, swelling, or corrosion, particularly after storage. Any sign of
leakage or deterioration requires replacement before further engine
operation.
NOTICE
The use of improper fuel can cause serious damage to the engine. Damage
resulting from the use of improper fuel is considered engine misuse and is
not covered under the limited warranty. Use only the recommended fuel in
the engine.
OCTANE REQUIREMENTS (U.S./CANADA)
FUEL TYPE
MINIMUM POSTED OCTANE
Unleaded regular (R+M) ÷ 2 = 87 or RON = 91*
NOTE: *Research Octane Number
OCTANE REQUIREMENTS (OUTSIDE THE U.S./CANADA)
FUEL TYPE
MINIMUM POSTED OCTANE
Unleaded regular
1.
(R+M) ÷ 2 = 87 or RON = 91*
NOTE: *Research Octane Number
USING REFORMULATED (OXYGENATED) FUELS (USA ONLY)
This type of fuel is required in certain areas of the U.S. The two types of
oxygenates used in these fuels are alcohol (ethanol) or ether (MTBE or ETBE).
If ethanol is the oxygenate that is used in the gasoline in your area, refer to the
Fuel Containing Alcohol section.
These reformulated fuels are acceptable for use in your Mercury engine.
FUEL CONTAINING ALCOHOL
If the fuel in your area contains either methanol (methyl alcohol) or ethanol
(ethyl alcohol), you should be aware of certain adverse effects that can occur.
These adverse effects are more severe with methanol. Increasing the
percentage of alcohol in the fuel can also worsen these adverse effects.
Some of these adverse effects are caused because the alcohol in the fuel can
absorb moisture from the air, resulting in a separation of the water/alcohol from
the gasoline in the fuel tank.
1. Mercury Racing does not recommend using leaded gasoline. Leaded gasoline is acceptable in areas where
unleaded gasoline is not available; however, lead particles may build up in the exhaust passages and/or the
combustion chambers.
SPECIFICATIONS
24 eng
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