Yamaha 9.9 15 Outboard Motor User Manual


 
Operation
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3. Remove the portable tank from the boat.
4. Be sure you are in a well-ventilated out-
door area, either securely moored or trail-
ered.
5. Do not smoke and keep away from
sparks, flames, static electric discharge,
or other sources of ignition.
6. If you use a portable container to store
and dispense fuel, use only an approved
GASOLINE container.
7. Touch the fuel nozzle to the filler opening
or funnel to help prevent electrostatic
sparks.
8. Fill the fuel tank, but do not overfill. Fuel
can expand and overflow if the tempera-
ture increases.
9. Tighten the filler cap securely.
10. Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately
with dry rags. Dispose rags properly ac-
cording to local laws or regulations.
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Gasoline and oil mixing (100:1)
NOTICE
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Avoid using any oil other than the spec-
ified type.
Use a thoroughly blended fuel-oil mix-
ture.
If the mixture is not thoroughly mixed, or
if the mixing ratio is incorrect, the fol-
lowing problems could occur.
Low oil ratio: Lack of oil could cause ma-
jor engine trouble, such as piston sei-
zure.
High oil ratio: Too much oil could cause
fouled spark plugs, smoky exhaust, and
heavy carbon deposits.
Fuel tank capacity:
24.0 L (6.34, US gal, 5.28 Imp.gal)
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Gasoline to engine oil
ratio
Break-in period See page 26
After break-in 100:1
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