IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER LOCATION
The model and identification numbers of your
outboard motor are stamped on a plate
attached to the clamp bracket. It is important to
know these numbers when you place a parts
order or if your motor is stolen.
FUEL AND OIL
GASOLINE
Suzuki highly recommends that you use alco-
hol-free unleaded gasoline whenever possible,
with a minimum octane rating of 91 (Research
method). However, blends of unleaded gasoline
and alcohol with equivalent octane content may
be used, provided the guidelines that follow are
met.
NOTICE
Use of leaded gasoline can cause engine dam-
age. Use of improper or poor quality fuel can
affect performance and may damage your
motor and fuel system.
Use only unleaded gasoline. Do not use fuel
having lower than the recommended octane,
or fuel that may be stale or contaminated by
dirt/water etc.
NOTE:
Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain oxy-
gen-carrying additives such as MTBE or alco-
hol.
Suzuki recommends that you install a water-
separating fuel filter assembly between your
boat's fuel tank(s) and outboard motor(s). Fuel
filtration systems of this type will help prevent
water that may be present in your boat's fuel
tank(s) from contaminating your motor's elec-
tronic fuel injection system. Water contamina-
tion can cause poor engine performance and
can also cause damage to the electronic fuel
injection system components.
Your Authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer can pro-
vide you advice about water-separating fuel fil-
ter systems and installation.
Gasoline Containing MTBE
Unleaded gasoline containing MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary Butyl Ether) may be used in your out-
board motor if the MTBE content is not greater
than 15%. This oxygenated fuel does not con-
tain alcohol.
Gasoline/Ethanol Blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol (grain
alcohol), also known as gasohol, are commer-
cially available in some areas. Gasoline con-
taining a maximum of 10% ethanol may be
used in your outboard motor without jeopardiz-
ing the New Outboard Motor Limited Warranty.
Gasoline/Methanol Blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and methanol
(wood alcohol) are also commercially available
in some areas. DO NOT USE fuels containing
more than 5% methanol under any circum-
stances. Fuel system damage or outboard
motor performance problems resulting from the
use of such fuels are not the responsibility of
Suzuki and may not be covered under the New
Outboard Motor Limited Warranty.
Fuel containing 5% or less methanol may be
suitable for use in your outboard motor if they
contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
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