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EMU25770
Start-in-gear protection
Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha-ap-
proved remote control 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 engine.
EMU31444
Engine oil requirements
If the recommended engine oil grades are
not available, select an alternative from the
following chart according to the average
temperatures in your area.
EMU36360
Fuel requirements
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Gasoline
Use a good quality gasoline that meets the
minimum octane rating. If knocking or ping-
ing occurs, use a different brand of gasoline
or premium unleaded fuel. Yamaha re-
comends that you use alcohol-free (see
Gasohol) gasoline whenever possible.
NOTICE
ECM01981
●
Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded
gasoline can seriously damage the en-
gine.
●
Avoid getting water and contaminants
in the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can
cause poor performance or engine
damage. Use only fresh gasoline that
1. Propeller diameter in inches
2. Propeller pitch in inches
3. Type of propeller (propeller mark)
Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 4-M FC-W oil or 4-stroke
motor oil with a combination of the fol-
lowing SAE and API oil classifications
Engine oil type SAE:
10W-30 or 10W-40
Engine oil grade API:
SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL
Total engine oil quantity (oil pan capaci-
ty):
Without oil filter replacement:
1.4 L (1.48 US qt, 1.23 Imp.qt)
With oil filter replacement:
1.6 L (1.69 US qt, 1.41 Imp.qt)
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Recommended gasoline:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a min-
imum Octane rating of 86 (Pump Oc-
tane Number) = (R+M)/2