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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
EJU44510
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 seat and fire extinguisher
ECJ00322
holder, and then check the fuel level.
 Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded (See page 42 for seat removal and instal-
gasoline can seriously damage the en- lation procedures and page 46 for infor-
gine. mation on the fire extinguisher holder.)
 Avoid getting water and contaminants in
the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can
1
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
86
(Pump octane number) = (R + M)/2
1 Fuel tank
90 (Research octane number)
(4) Loosen the fuel filler cap and remove it.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol and that containing methanol.

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