Yamaha F8A - Start-In-Gear Protection; Engine Oil Requirements; Fuel Requirements; Gasoline

Specifications and requirements
Start-in-gear protection
Outboards outboard motors affixed with the pic-
tured label or Outboards-approved remote con-
trol units are equipped with start-in-gear
protection device(s). This feature permits the
engine to be started only when it is in neutral.
Always select neutral before starting the en-
gine.
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Fuel requirements
Gasoline
1. Start-in-gear protection label
Use a good quality gasoline that meets the
minimum octane rating. If knocking or pinging
Engine oil requirements
occurs, use a different brand of gasoline or
premium unleaded fuel.
Recommended engine oil:
4-stroke motor oil with a combination
of the following SAE and API oil clas-
sifications
Engine oil type SAE:
Recommended gasoline:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum octane rating of 90 (Re-
search Octane Number).
10W-30 or 10W-40
Engine oil grade API:
SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL
NOTICE
Engine oil quantity:
0.8 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)
 Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded gas-
oline can seriously damage the engine.
If the recommended engine oil grades are not
available, select an alternative from the fol-
lowing chart according to the average temper-
atures in your area.
 Avoid getting water and contaminants in
the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can
cause poor performance or engine dam-
age. Use only fresh gasoline that has
been stored in clean containers.
Muddy or acidic water
Outboards strongly recommends that you have
your dealer install the optional chromium-plat-
ed water pump kit if you use the outboard mo-
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