Fuel Requirements; Gasoline; Anti-Fouling Paint; Motor Disposal Requirements - Yamaha FL350A Owner's Manual

Specifications and requirements
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Fuel requirements

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Gasoline

F300A, FL300A
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.
Recommended gasoline:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum octane rating of 91
(Research Octane Number).
F350A, FL350A, F350A1, FL350A1
Use a good quality gasoline that meets the
minimum octane rating.
Recommended gasoline:
Premium unleaded gasoline with a
minimum octane rating of 94
(Research Octane Number).
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NOTICE
Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded
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gasoline can seriously damage the en-
gine.
Avoid getting water and contaminants
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in the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can
cause poor performance or engine
damage. Use only fresh gasoline that
has been stored in clean containers.
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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
marine growth.
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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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Emergency equipment

Keep the following items onboard in case
there is trouble with the outboard motor.
A tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pli-
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ers, wrenches (including metric sizes), and
electrical tape.
Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries.
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An extra engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
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with clip.
Spare parts, such as an extra set of spark
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plugs.
Consult your Yamaha dealer for details.
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Emission control information

The following labels are affixed to outboard
motors that conform to US regulations.
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North American models

This engine conforms to U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for ma-
rine SI engines. See the label affixed to your
engine for details.