Sears GAMEFISHER 225.581508 Owner's Manual page 12

OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL SELECTION
• Use NMMA certified TC-W3 or TC-W II outboard oil.
GASOLINE SELECTION
• 87 pump octane minimum, premium not needed.
• 10% ethanol maximum.
• 3% methanol maximum.
• Use a major fuel supplier.
IMPORTANT: Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separa-
tion and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system of an engine while in stor-
age. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should
be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain
the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See Storage Instructions for additional infor-
mation. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner pro-
ducts in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
FOR A PROPER FUEL MIX
Recommended lubricant and gasoline must be properly
mixed or serious damage will result to the engine.
• Maintain a clean fuel tank.
• Strain fuel through a fine mesh strainer.
• Pour
one (1)
gallon (38.1 cm) of fresh gasoline into an
empty fuel tank. Add proper amount of outboard mo-
tor oil. Add balance of gasoline, mix thoroughly.
TO PREVENT SPILLING FUEL IN BOAT, REMOVE
PORTABLE FUEL TANK WHEN REFUELING. GASO-
LINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE -- ALWAYS MIX IN
WELL VENTILATED AREA.
• Observe safety rules - mix fuel in a well ventilated
area (preferably outdoors). Avoid sparks and open
flames.
• Repeated use of additive compounds such as
"break-in" oils, "tune-up" compounds, "tonics", "fric-
tion reducing" compounds, etc. is not recommended.
USE OR
SERVICE FUEL RATIO CONVERSION TABLE
RATIO GASOLINE QTY. OIL QTY.
Break-in 1 Gallon
25:1 3.8 Liters 1/3 Pint 5.3 oz, .158 Liters
or 3 Gallons (2.5 Imp. Gal.)
11.5 Liters 1 Pint 16 oz. .473 Liters
4% Oil 6 Gallons (5 Imp. Gal.)
5 Liters 2 Pints 32 oz. .946 Liters
Normal 1 Gallon
50:1 3.8 Liters 1/6 Pint 2.6 oz. .079 Liters
or 3 Gallons (2.5 Imp. Gal.) 1/2 Pint 8 oz. .236 Liters
11.5 Liters
2% Oil 6 Gallons (5 Imp. Gal.)
23 Liters 1 Pint 16 oz. .473 "Citers
NOTE: Regular use of a fuel stabilizer can help avoid fuel problems during short storage periods. Mix stabilizer according
to bottle instructions during each fill up to be sure it will be present during unplanned storage.
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