Yamaha 60D Owner's Manual

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Operation24CAUTION:ECM00130Be sure to take the above steps when op-erating the engine after a long period ofstorage. Otherwise engine seizure couldoccur.EMU27233Filling fuel and engine oilEMU27242Filling fuel for portable tankWARNINGEWM00060Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-mable and explosive. Keep away fromsparks, cigarettes, flames, or othersources of ignition.1. Remove the fuel tank cap.2. Fill the fuel tank carefully.3. Close the cap securely after refueling.Wipe up any spilled fuel.EMU27270Ring Free Fuel AdditiveGasoline is a precise blend of many differentsubstances, each chosen to give certaincharacteristics. Gasoline blends have beenchanging in recent years in response to con-cerns about pollution and resulting emis-sions regulations. One of the most obviouschanges has been the elimination of leadfrom most fuels.As gasoline has changed, the amount of ad-ditives such as aromatics and oxygenateshas increased. These additives are impor-tant for the engines in passenger cars, butthey can have detrimental effects in marineengines, because of increased deposits inthe combustion chamber. When enough de-posits collect, piston rings begin sticking.Performance drops and engine wear in-creases dramatically.While many additives available may reducedeposits, Yamaha recommends the use ofRing Free Fuel Additive, available fromyour Yamaha dealer. Ring Free Fuel Addi-tive has repeatedly proven its ability to cleancombustion deposits from inside the engine,notably the critical piston-ring-land area, andfuel system components. Follow product la-beling for use instructions.Fuel tank capacity (if equipped Yamahafuel tank):25LZMU03829 ZMU03012