GASOLINE CONTAINING ALCOHOL. TOHATSU BFT 115A, BFT 150A

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions.

• Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.

• Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored.

• Do not overfill the fuel tank

(there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, make sure the fuel filler cap is closed properly and securely.

• Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the engine.

• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF

CHILDREN.

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GASOLINE CONTAINING

ALCOHOL

If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure its octane rating is at least as high as that recommended by TOHATSU.

There are two types of “gasohol”: one containing ethanol, and the other containing methanol.

Do not use gasohol that contains more than 10% ethanol.

Do not use gasoline containing more than 5% methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) and that does not also contain co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol.

• Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from the use of gasoline that contains more alcohol than recommended is not covered under the warranty.

• Before buying gasoline from an unfamiliar station, first determine if the gasoline contains alcohol, if it does, find out the type and percentage of alcohol used.

If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms while using a particular gasoline. Switch to a gasoline that you know contains less than the recommended amount of alcohol.