Yamaha VF200 Outboard Motor User Manual


 
Specifications and requirements
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Fuel requirements
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Gasoline
Use a good quality gasoline that meets the
minimum octane requirement. If knocking or
pinging occurs, use a different brand of gaso-
line or premium unleaded fuel. Yamaha rec-
ommends that you use alcohol-free gasoline
(see Gasoline with Ethanol) whenever possi-
ble.
The use of a poor quality gasoline may result
in starting and running problems. If you en-
counter drivability problems, which you sus-
pect could be related to the fuel you are using,
we recommend that you switch to a recog-
nized high quality brand of gasoline, such as
a gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier De-
tergent Gasoline. Failure to comply with these
recommendations may also result in un-
scheduled maintenance, fuel system dam-
age, and internal engine damage.
NOTICE
ECM01981
Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded gas-
oline can seriously damage the engine.
Avoid getting water and contaminants in
the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can
cause poor performance or engine dam-
age. Use only fresh gasoline that has
been stored in clean containers.
Gasoline with Ethanol
Two types of gasoline are commonly avail-
able in the U.S.A. for use in automobiles and
boats: conventional gasoline without Ethanol
and gasoline with Ethanol, which is typically
referred to as E10 gasoline. According to fed-
eral regulations, E10 gasoline may contain up
to 10% Ethanol.
A high quality gasoline without Ethanol is the
preferred fuel for your Yamaha outboard mo-
tor. However, if gasoline with Ethanol is the
only fuel available in your area, your Yamaha
outboard motor is calibrated to run properly
on fresh E10 gasoline that meets the mini-
mum octane requirement specified for this
model.
NOTICE
ECM02400
Never use a gasoline for your outboard
motor that contains more than 10% Etha-
nol, such as E85 which contains 85% Eth-
anol, or gasoline containing any amount
of Methanol. These fuels can cause start-
Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 4-M FC-W or 4-stroke
outboard motor oil
Recommended engine oil group:
SAE 5W-30/10W-30
API SE/SF/SG/SH/SJ/SL
Total engine oil quantity (oil pan capaci-
ty):
7.1 L (7.50 US qt, 6.25 Imp.qt)
Replacement engine oil quantity (at peri-
odic maintenance):
Without oil filter replacement:
6.4 L (6.76 US qt, 5.63 Imp.qt)
With oil filter replacement:
6.7 L (7.08 US qt, 5.90 Imp.qt)
Recommended fuel:
VF200A Regular unleaded gasoline
VF225A Premium unleaded gasoline
VF250A Premium unleaded gasoline
Min. pump octane:
VF200A 87
VF225A 89
VF250A 89
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