Diagnostic
Starting and/or performance problems
Cause: Use of fuel with ethanol content greater than 10% or methanol content greater than 5% Test: Verify fuel ethanol content ≤10% and methanol content ≤5%
Diagnostic
Cause: Use of fuel with ethanol content greater than 10% or methanol content greater than 5% Test: Verify fuel ethanol content ≤10% and methanol content ≤5%
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Ask Boat Guru about thisSpec · 10 % conditions={"fuel_type":"unleaded gasoline (E10)"}
Procedure · 1. Drain fuel tank and vapor separator (see p. 110–111). 2. Refill with fresh gasoline (see p. 99).
Spec · 5 % conditions={"requirement":"must contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors"}
Procedure · 1. When the water separator buzzer sounds (rapid, repeating signal), check the water separator for water contamination. 2. If water is present, stop the engine immediately. WARNING: Operating the engine with water-con...
Diagnostic · Cause: Bad fuel; outboard motor stored without treating or draining gasoline, or refueled with bad fuel Test: Inspect fuel for degradation or contamination