Maintenance Fuel System DANGER! Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. ALWAYS turn off the engine before fueling. Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the boat when adding fuel. When filling the gas tank, ground the tank to the source of gasoline by holding the hose nozzle firmly against the side of the deck filler plate, or ground it in some other manner. This action prevents static electricity buildup that could cause sparks and ignite fuel vapors. 7743722 - Downloaded from www.volvopenta.com 13/05/2008 20:17:06 Gasoline Recommendations USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. Use lead-free gaso- line with the following minimum or higher octane spec- ification:
22790 Inside the U.S.: (R+M)/2 (AKI) – 87 Outside the U.S.: (RON) – 90 If fuels with 89 AKI pump posted (93 RON) octane number or higher are used an increase in power can be expected with EFI models. Mid-grade and premium fuels contain injector clean- ers and other additives that protect the fuel system and provide optimum performance. Gasoline will degrade over time. Always buy your gasoline from a reputable dealer. 22823 CAUTION! Engine damage resulting from the use of a lower octane gasoline than 87 AKI (90 RON) is considered misuse of the engine. Any resulting engine damage will not be cov- ered by the warranty. VPA 7743722 English 10-2004 69