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Operation and handling requirements

EJU31823 knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a gasoline
Fuel requirements
of a different brand.
EJU44581
Fuel
Recommended fuel:
EWJ00283
Premium unleaded gasoline with a
WARNING
minimum octane rating of
 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex- 91
tremely flammable. To avoid fires and (Pump octane number) = (R + M)/2
95 (Research octane number)
explosions and to reduce the risk of in-
jury when refueling, follow these in-
Gasohol
structions.
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in-
taining ethanol and that containing methanol.
jury or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
ethanol content does not exceed 10% and
should swallow some gasoline, inhale a
the fuel meets the minimum octane ratings.
lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gaso-
E-85 is a fuel blend containing 85% ethanol
line in your eyes, see your doctor imme-
and therefore must not be used in this water-
diately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
craft. All ethanol blends containing more than
wash with soap and water. If gasoline
10% ethanol can cause fuel system damage
spills on your clothing, change your
or engine performance problems.
clothes.
Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con-
taining methanol because it can cause fuel
ECJ01870
NOTICE system damage and engine performance
 Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded problems.
gasoline can seriously damage the en- To fill the fuel tank:
gine. (1) Before refueling, stop the engine. Do not
 Avoid getting water and contaminants in stand or sit on the watercraft. Never refu-
the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can el while smoking, or while in the vicinity
cause poor performance and engine of sparks, open flames, or other sources
damage. Use only fresh gasoline that of ignition.
has been stored in clean containers. (2) Place the watercraft in a well-ventilated
 Use only gasoline with a minimum pump area and in a horizontal position.
octane number of 91 or a minimum re- (3) Remove the seats, and then check the
search octane number of 95. Low-oc- fuel level. (See page 47 for seat removal
tane gasoline can seriously damage the and installation procedures.)
engine.
Your Yamaha engine has been designed to
use premium unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number [(R+M)/2] of 91 or higher, or a
research octane number of 95 or higher. If

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