2011 Evinrude 40 50 60 hp E-TEC RL TL PL SL Outboard Boat Motor Owners Manual

   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
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.
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:
Always turn off the engine before fuel-
ing.
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
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.
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:
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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