INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERV
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
m WARNING m
Gasoline
is
extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain conditions.
Follow the instructions
in
this section
explicitly. Improper handling of fuel could
result
in
property damage, serious injury
or death.
Always turn off the outboard before fuel-
ing.
Never permit anyone other than
an
adult
to refill the fuel tank.
Do
not fill the fuel tank
all
the way to the
top or
fuel may overflow when
it
expands
due to heating
by
the sun.
Remove
portable fuel tanks from the boat
before
fueling.
Always
wipe off any fuel spillage.
Do
not smoke, or allow open flames, or
sparks or use
electrical devices such as
cellular phones
in
the vicinity of a fuel leak
or while fueling.
Always
work
in
a well ventilated area.
Evinrude/Johnson outboards are certified to oper-
ate on
unleaded automotive gasoline with an
octane rating
equal to or higher than that specified
in
Minimum Octane. When using gasoline that
contains MTBE or
alcohol, follow these guidelines:
Using unleaded gasoline that contains methyl ter-
tiary
butyl ether (MTBE) is acceptable
ONLY
if the
MTBE content does not exceed 15% by
volume.
Using alcohol-extended fuels
is
acceptable
ONLY
if the alcohol content does not exceed:
• 10% ethanol by volume
•
5% methanol with 5% cosolvents by volume
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Minimum Octane
• 87 (R+M)/2 AKI
or
• 90 RON
Evinrude/Johnson outboards have been designed
to operate using the above
fuels; however, be
aware of the
following:
•
The boat's fuel system may have different
requirements regarding the use of
alcohol fuels.
Refer to the boat's owner guide.
• Alcohol attracts and holds moisture that can
cause corrosion of
metallic parts
in
the fuel sys-
tem.
• Alcohol blended fuel can cause engine perfor-
mance
problems.
• All
parts of the fuel system should be inspected
frequently and replaced if signs of deterioration
or
fuel leakage are found. Inspect at least annu-
ally.
IMPORTANT: Always use fresh gasoline. Gaso-
line will oxidize and weather; the result is loss of
octane,
volatile compounds and the production of
gum and varnish deposits which can damage the
outboard.
Additives
IMPORTANT: The only fuel additives approved
by Bombardier for use
in
Johnson outboards are
2+4@ fuel conditioner and Evinrude/Johnson Fuel
System Cleaner. Use of other fuel additives can
result
in
poor performance or engine damage.
Evinrude/Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner will
help
prevent gum and varnish deposits from form-
ing
in
fuel system components and will remove
moisture from the
fuel system.
It
can be used con-
tinuously and should be used during any period
when the outboard is not being operated on a reg-
ular basis. Its use will reduce spark plug fouling,
fuel
system icing, and fuel system component
deterioration.
Evinrude/Johnson Fuel System Cleaner will
help
keep fuel injectors
in
optimal operating condi-
tion.
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