Muddy Or Acidic Water; Anti-Fouling Paint; Outboard Motor Disposal Requirements; Emergency Equipment - Yamaha F20G Owner's Manual

Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol (E5 and E10) and that con-
taining methanol. Ethanol can be used if the
ethanol content does not exceed 10% and
the fuel meets the minimum octane ratings.
E85 is a fuel containing 85% ethanol and
must not be used in your outboard motor. All
ethanol blends containing more than 10%
ethanol can cause fuel system damage or
cause engine starting and running problems.
Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con-
taining methanol because it can cause fuel
system damage or engine performance
problems.
It is recommended that you install a water-
separating marine fuel filter assembly (10 mi-
cron minimum) between your boat's fuel tank
and outboard motor when using ethanol.
Ethanol is known to allow moisture to be ab-
sorbed into boat fuel tanks and systems.
Moisture in the fuel can cause corrosion of
metallic fuel system components, starting
and running complaints and require addition-
al fuel system maintenance.
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Muddy or acidic water

Yamaha strongly recommends that you have
your dealer install the optional chromium-
plated water pump kit if you use the outboard
motor in muddy or acidic water conditions.
However, depending on the model it might
not be required.
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Anti-fouling paint

A clean hull improves boat performance. The
boat bottom should be kept as clean of ma-
rine growth as possible. If necessary, the
boat bottom can be coated with an anti-foul-
ing paint approved for your area to inhibit
Specifications and requirements
marine growth.
Do not use anti-fouling paint which includes
copper or graphite. These paints can cause
more rapid engine corrosion.
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Never illegally discard (dump) the outboard
motor. Yamaha recommends consulting the
dealer about discarding the outboard motor.
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Keep the following items onboard in case
there is trouble with the outboard motor.
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Consult your Yamaha dealer for details.
Outboard motor disposal
requirements

Emergency equipment

A tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pli-
ers, wrenches (including metric sizes), and
electrical tape.
Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries.
An extra engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
with clip.
Spare parts, such as an extra set of spark
plugs.
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