Engine Oil Requirements; Fuel Requirements; Gasoline - Yamaha F300 Owner's Manual

proved digital electronic control units are
equipped with start-in-gear protection de-
vice(s). This feature permits the engine to be
started only when it is in neutral. Always se-
lect neutral before starting the engine.
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Engine oil requirements

Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 4-M or FC-W rated 4-
stroke
4-stroke motor oil
Engine oil type FC-W:
10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 5W-30
Engine oil grade API:
SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL
Total engine oil quantity (oil pan capaci-
ty):
Without oil filter replacement:
7.8 L (8.24 US qt, 6.86 Imp.qt)
With oil filter replacement:
8.0 L (8.46 US qt, 7.04 Imp.qt)
If the recommended engine oil grades are
not available, select an alternative from the
following chart according to the average
temperatures in your area.
Specifications and requirements
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Gasoline

F300TR, LF300TR
Use a good quality gasoline that meets the
minimum octane rating. If knocking or ping-
ing occurs, use a different brand of gasoline
or premium unleaded fuel. Yamaha recom-
mends that you use alcohol-free (see Gaso-
hol) gasoline whenever possible.
F350TR, LF350TR, F350AET1, FL350AET1
Use a good quality gasoline that meets the
minimum octane rating. Yamaha recom-
mends that you use alcohol-free (see Gaso-
hol) gasoline whenever possible.
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NOTICE
Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded
G
gasoline can seriously damage the en-
gine.
Avoid getting water and contaminants
G
in the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can
cause poor performance or engine
damage. 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

Fuel requirements

Recommended gasoline:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a min-
imum octane rating of 86
(Pump Octane Number) = (R+M)/2
Recommended gasoline:
Premium unleaded gasoline with a
minimum octane rating of 89
(Pump Octane Number) = (R+M)/2
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