Yamaha 6C Owner's Manual

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Specifications and requirements10EMU25770Start-in-gear protectionYamaha outboard motors or Yamaha-ap-proved remote control units are equippedwith start-in-gear protection device(s). Thisfeature permits the engine to be started onlywhen it is in neutral. Always select neutralbefore starting the engine.EMU25651Engine oil requirementsIf the recommended engine oil is not avail-able, another 2-stroke engine oil with anNMMA-certified TC-W3 rating may be used.EMU36360Fuel requirementsEMU36771GasolineUse a good quality gasoline that meets theminimum octane rating. If knocking or ping-ing occurs, use a different brand of gasolineor premium unleaded fuel. Yamaha re-comends that you use alcohol-free (see Gas-ohol) gasoline whenever possible.NOTICEECM01981 Do not use leaded gasoline. Leadedgasoline can seriously damage the en-gine. Avoid getting water and contaminantsin the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel cancause poor performance or enginedamage. Use only fresh gasoline thathas been stored in clean containers.GasoholThere are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-taining ethanol (E10) and that containingmethanol. Ethanol can be used if the ethanolcontent does not exceed 10% and the fuelmeets the minimum octane ratings. All etha-nol blends containing more than 10% etha-nol can cause fuel system damage or cause1. Propeller diameter in inches2. Propeller pitch in inches3. Type of propeller (propeller mark)1. Propeller diameter in inches2. Propeller pitch in inches3. Type of propeller (propeller mark)ZMU04605-x1 2 3ZMU04604-x1 2 3Recommended engine oil:YAMALUBE 2-stroke outboard motoroilRecommended gasoline:Regular unleaded gasoline