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Operation and handling requirements

EJU31823 Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if
Fuel requirements
ethanol content does not exceed 10% and
EJU45300
Fuel the fuel meets the minimum octane ratings.
EWJ00283 E-85 is a fuel blend containing 85% ethanol
and therefore must not be used in this water-
 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex- craft. All ethanol blends containing more than
tremely flammable. To avoid fires and 10% ethanol can cause fuel system damage
explosions and to reduce the risk of in- or engine performance problems.
jury when refueling, follow these in- Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con-
structions. taining methanol because it can cause fuel
 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in- system damage and engine performance
jury or death. Handle gasoline with care. problems.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you To fill the fuel tank:
should swallow some gasoline, inhale a (1) Before refueling, stop the engine. Do not
lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gaso- stand or sit on the watercraft. Never refu-
line in your eyes, see your doctor imme- el while smoking, or while in the vicinity
diately. If gasoline spills on your skin, of sparks, open flames, or other sources
wash with soap and water. If gasoline of ignition.
spills on your clothing, change your (2) Place the watercraft in a well-ventilated
clothes. area and in a horizontal position.
(3) Remove the seats, and then check the
ECJ00322
fuel level. (See page 54 for seat removal
and installation procedures.)
 Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded
(4) Loosen the fuel filler cap and remove it.
gasoline can seriously damage the en-
gine.
 Avoid getting water and contaminants in 1
the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can
cause poor performance and engine
damage. Use only fresh gasoline that
has been stored in clean containers.

Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a mi-
nimum octane rating of
1 Fuel filler cap
86
(Pump octane number) = (R + M)/2 (5) Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank.
90 (Research octane number)

Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol and that containing methanol.

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