Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Alcohol Fuels
Your outboard has been designed to operate
using the specified fuels; however, be aware
of the following:
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable
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The boat’s fuel system may have different
requirements regarding the use of alcohol
fuels. Refer to the boat’s owner guide.
Alcohol blended fuel may cause engine per-
formance problems
and highly explosive under certain
conditions. Follow the instructions
in this section explicitly. Improper
handling of fuel could result in prop-
erty damage, serious injury or
death.
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NOTICE
Alcohol
attracts and holds
Leaking fuel is a fire and explosion moisture that can cause corrosion of
hazard. All parts in the fuel system metallic parts in the fuel system.
should be inspected frequently and
replaced if signs of deterioration or
leakage are found. Inspect the fuel
system each time you refuel, each
time you remove the engine cover
and annually.
Using alcohol-extended fuels is acceptable
ONLY if the alcohol content does not exceed:
• 10% ethanol by volume; or
• 5% methanol with 5% cosolvents by volume.
Follow these instructions to ensure
safety when handing fuel:
FUEL ADDITIVES
The only fuel additives approved for use in
your Evinrude E-TEC outboard are:
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Always turn off the engine before fuel-
ing.
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Evinrude/Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner
Evinrude/Johnson Fuel System Cleaner
Never permit anyone other than an
adult to refill the fuel tank.
Use of other fuel additives can result in
poor performance or engine damage.
Do not fill the fuel tank all the way to
the top or fuel may overflow when it ex-
pands due to heating by the sun.
Evinrude/Johnson 2+4 Fuel Conditioner will
Remove portable fuel tanks from the help prevent gum and varnish deposits from
boat before fueling.
forming in fuel system components and will
remove moisture from the fuel system. It can
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Always wipe off any fuel spillage.
Do not smoke, or allow open flames, or be used continuously and should be used
sparks or use electrical devices such during any period when the outboard is not
as cellular phones in the vicinity of a being operated on a regular basis. Its use will
fuel leak or while fueling.
reduce spark plug fouling, fuel system icing,
and fuel system component deterioration.
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Always work in a well ventilated area.
Evinrude/Johnson Fuel System Cleaner will
help keep fuel injectors in optimal operating
condition.
NOTICE
Always use fresh gasoline.
Gasoline will oxidize; the result is loss of
octane, volatile compounds, and the pro-
duction of gum and varnish deposits
which can degrade the fuel system.
Minimum Octane
Your outboard is certified to operate on un-
leaded automotive gasoline with an octane
rating equal to or higher than:
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87 (R+M)/2 AKI — Inside the U.S.
90 RON — Outside the U.S.
Using unleaded gasoline that contains methyl
tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) is acceptable
ONLY if the MTBE content does not exceed
15%
by volume.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude E-TEC Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual |
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| Tags | Evinrude 40 hp, Evinrude 50 hp, Evinrude 60 hp, Evinrude PL, Evinrude RL, Evinrude SL, Evinrude TL |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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