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Mercury or Quicksilver SAE 10W-30 mult-viscosity 4stroke outboard oil for general, all-temperature use is recommended. NEVER use 4-cycle engine oil that is not certified to meet or exceed any one or combination of the following American Petroleum Institute (API) Sevice Classification SH, SG SF, CF-4, CE, CD, CDII. Severe engine damage may result from use of an inferior oil.
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• Static electricity can ignite gasoline vapors causing serious injury or death and/or destruction of property. • Check for leaks in tubing, connections and hoses. Avoid all forms of ignition when the odor of fuel is noticed. Correct the cause of the leaks and ventilate the area to insure that no fumes remain prior to energizing any electrical equipment, smoking and/or starting the engines.
• SAE 10W-30 viscosity oil is recommended for use with all temperatures. • SAE 25W-40 viscosity oil may be used at temperatures above 40º F (4º C). DO NOT overfill. Be sure the outboard engine is upright, (not tilted) when checking oil. Follow the filling directions listed in the Outboard Operation, Maintenance & Warranty MANUAL.
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following suggestions will help keep you safe from static electricity while refueling your boat. Your boat has safety features that can be circumvented by not adhering to standard fueling practices. • NEVER fuel your boat in unsafe conditions such as suspended on a sling or in a situation that increases the liklihood of static discharge.
Fuel & Oil Spillage
Regulations prohibit discharging fuel or oily waste in navigable waters. Discharge is defined as any action which causes a film, sheen or discoloration on the water surface, or causes a sludge or emulsion beneath the water surface. A common violation is bilge discharge. Violators are subject to severe penalties and may also be responsible for the cost of clean up, which can be substantial.
• NEVER use homemade containers to fill your fuel tanks. • Fuel carried on-board outside of a fixed fuel system should be stored in an approved container or in a portable tank such as provided for outboard engines and be stowed safely outside of the engine or living compartment(s).
Use rags or sponges to soak up fuel or oily waste, then dispose of them properly ashore.
• Shut down the engine, motors and fans prior to taking on fuel. Any ignition sources should be extinguished before filling the fuel tank.
Avoid fuel spills by filling the portable fuel tanks less than rated capacity, allowing for fuel expansion.
• Close all ports, windows, doors and hatches. Static Electricity and the Fuel System
• Fueling should never be done at night except in well-lighted areas.
There is a danger that static electricity can ignite gasoline vapors that have not been ventilated outside an enclosed area. Use extreme caution when fueling your boat from a source outside the regular venues, (e.g. marinas, fuel service stations).
• Always keep the fuel nozzle in contact with the fuel fill plate or the edge of the fuel tank opening throughout the filling process. • Allow areas where gasoline vapors could collect to be ventilated before starting the engine.
Your boats bonding system protects it from creating and discharging static electricity. Your boat must be in contact with the water or a land based grounding system. The
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• Wipe any spillage completely and dispose of rags or waste on shore.
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