Specifications and requirements14EMU37471Engine oil requirementsIf the recommended engine oil grades arenot available, select an alternative from thefollowing chart according to the averagetemperatures in your area.EMU36360Fuel requirementsEMU36770GasolineUse 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 (seeGasohol) gasoline whenever possible.NOTICEECM01980● 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 causeengine starting and running problems.Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con-taining methanol because it can cause fuelsystem damage or engine performanceproblems.EMU36880Muddy or acidic waterYamaha strongly recommends that you haveyour dealer install the optional chromium-plated water pump kit if you use the outboardRecommended engine oil:4-stroke motor oil with a combinationof the following SAE and API oil classi-ficationsEngine oil type SAE:10W-30 or 10W-40Engine oil grade API:SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ, SLEngine oil quantity without replacementof oil filter (Oil pan capacity):F25AEHT 1.7 L (1.80 US qt, 1.50Imp.qt)F25AET 1.7 L (1.80 US qt, 1.50 Imp.qt)F25AMH 1.7 L (1.80 US qt,1.50 Imp.qt)F25CMH 1.7 L (1.80 US qt,1.50 Imp.qt)FT25BET 1.9 L (2.01 US qt,1.67 Imp.qt)Recommended gasoline:Regular unleaded gasoline