Operating Engine; Feeding Fuel (Portable Tank) - Yamaha 8 Owner's Manual

1. Pour oil into the portable fuel tank, and
then add gasoline.
1. Engine oil
2. Gasoline
2. Replace the fuel tank cap and close
tightly.
3. Shake the fuel tank to mix the fuel thor-
oughly.
4. Make sure that the oil and gasoline are
mixed.
If equipped with a built-in fuel tank
1. Pour oil into a clean fuel can, and then
add gasoline.
2. Replace the fuel can cap and close tight-
ly.
3. Shake the fuel can to mix the fuel thor-
oughly.
4. Make sure that the oil and gasoline are
mixed.
5. Pour the gasoline and oil mixture into the
built-in fuel tank.
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CAUTION:
Avoid using any oil other than the spec-
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ified type.
Use a thoroughly blended fuel-oil mix-
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ture.
If the mixture is not thoroughly mixed,
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or if the mixing ratio is incorrect, the
following problems could occur. Low
oil ratio: Lack of oil could cause major
engine trouble, such as piston seizure.
High oil ratio: Too much oil could cause
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fouled spark plugs, smoky exhaust,
and heavy carbon deposits.
NOTE:
If using a permanently installed tank, pour
the oil gradually as the gasoline is being add-
ed to the tank.
EMU27450

Operating engine

EMU27461

Feeding fuel (portable tank)

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WARNING
Before starting the engine, make sure
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that the boat is tightly moored and that
you can steer clear of any obstructions.
Be sure there are no swimmers in the
water near you.
When the air vent screw is loosened,
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gasoline vapor will be released. Gaso-
line is highly flammable, and its vapors
are flammable and explosive. Refrain
from smoking, and keep away from
open flames and sparks while loosen-
ing the air vent screw.
This product emits exhaust gases
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which contain carbon monoxide, a col-
orless, odorless gas which could cause
Operation
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