Specifications; Fuel Requirements - Mercury HP 500 EFI Bravo XR/XZ/III User Manual

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Fuel Requirements

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Fuel leakage from any part
of fuel system can be a fire and explosion hazard which can
cause serious bodily injury or death. Careful periodic inspec-
tion of entire fuel system is mandatory, particularly after stor-
age. All fuel components including fuel tanks, whether plastic
metal or fiberglass, fuel lines, fittings, fuel filters and carbure-
tors/fuel injection components should be inspected for leak-
age, softening, hardening, swelling or corrosion. Any sign of
leakage or deterioration requires replacement before further
engine operation.
Use of improper gasoline can damage your engine seriously.
Engine damage resulting from use of improper gasoline is
considered misuse of engine, and damage caused thereby
will not be covered under the limited warranty.
OCTANE REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR ENGINE:
(UNITED STATES AND CANADA)
FUEL TYPE
Unleaded regular or premium
*Research Octane Number
WHEN UNLEADED FUEL IS NOT AVAILABLE USE:
(OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA)
FUEL TYPE
Leaded regular
*Research Octane Number
1
The use of premium unleaded fuels with octane ratings higher than
(R+M)÷2=87 are acceptable to use but will not give any increase in
performance or durability.
500 EFI Bravo

SPECIFICATIONS

WARNING
CAUTION
1
MINIMUM POSTED OCTANE
(R+M)÷2=87 or RON*=92
MINIMUM POSTED OCTANE
(R+M)÷2=89 or RON*=94
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