Operation; Fuel And Oil; Gasoline - Yamaha AR240 HO Owner's Manual

FUEL AND OIL

GASOLINE

WARNING
Gasoline and gasoline vapors
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are extremely flammable. To avoid
fires and explosions and to
reduce the risk of injury when
refueling, follow these instruc-
tions.
Gasoline is poisonous and can
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cause injury or death. Handle
gasoline with care. Never siphon
gasoline by mouth. If you should
swallow some gasoline, inhale
a lot of gasoline vapor, or get
some gasoline in your eyes, see
your doctor immediately. If gas-
oline spills on your skin, wash
with soap and water. If gasoline
spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
NOTICE:
• Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can seriously
damage the engine.
Avoid getting water and con-
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taminants in the fuel tank.
Contaminated fuel can cause
poor performance and engine
damage. Use only fresh gasoline
that has been stored in clean
containers.
1) Before refueling, turn off the en-
gines. Never refuel while smoking,
or while in the vicinity of sparks,
open flames, or other sources of
ignition.
2) Refuel the boat in a well-ventilated
area. If the boat is in the water, be
sure it is securely moored to the
fueling dock. All passengers must
be out of the boat during refueling.
3) Open the fuel tank filler cap, and
then slowly add fuel to the fuel
tank. Stop filling when the fuel just
becomes visible in the bottom of
the filler tube. Do not "top off" the
tank, because gasoline could spill
out.
4) Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
5) Close the fuel tank filler cap. Make
sure that the fuel tank filler cap is
securely closed.
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum octane rating of 86
(Pump octane number) = (R + M)/2
90 (Research octane number)
Fuel tank capacity: 50 US gal (189 L)
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol
containing ethanol and that containing
methanol. Gasohol containing ethanol
can be used if ethanol content does
not exceed 10% and the fuel meets
minimum octane ratings. Gasohol con-
taining methanol is not recommended
by Yamaha because it can cause fuel
system damage or engine performance
problems.
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