Fuel Requirements; Gasoline; Muddy Or Acidic Water; Anti-Fouling Paint - Yamaha F6C Owner's Manual

Recommended engine oil grade 1
SAE
-4 14 32 50
-20 -10 0 10
10W–30
10W–40
5W–30
Recommended engine oil grade 2
SAE
-4 14 32 50
-20 -10 0 10
15W–40
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Fuel requirements

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Gasoline

Use a good quality gasoline that meets the
minimum octane rating. If knocking or pinging
occurs, use a different brand of gasoline or
premium unleaded fuel. Yamaha recomends
that you use alcohol-free (see Gasohol) gas-
oline whenever possible.
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
ECM01981
NOTICE
Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded gas-
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oline can seriously damage the engine.
Specifications and requirements
API
68 86 104 122˚F
20 30 40 50˚C
SE
SF
SG
SH
SJ
SL
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API
68 86 104 122˚F
20 30 40 50˚C
SH
SJ
20W–40
SL
20W–50
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Avoid getting water and contaminants in
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the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can
cause poor performance or engine dam-
age. Use only fresh gasoline that has
been stored in clean containers.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol (E10) and that containing
methanol. Ethanol can be used if the ethanol
content does not exceed 10% and the fuel
meets the minimum octane ratings. All etha-
nol blends containing more than 10% ethanol
can cause fuel system damage or cause en-
gine starting and running problems. Yamaha
does not recommend gasohol containing
methanol because it can cause fuel system
damage or engine performance problems.
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Muddy or acidic water

Yamaha strongly recommends that you have
your dealer install the optional chromium-plat-
ed water pump kit if you use the outboard mo-
tor 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 marine
growth as possible. If necessary, the boat bot-
tom can be coated with an anti-fouling paint
approved for your area to inhibit 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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Motor disposal requirements

Never illegally discard (dump) the motor.
Yamaha recommends consulting the dealer
about discarding the motor.
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