200/225/250/3.0 Liter - Mercury

FUEL AND OILThe fuel system components on your Mercury Marine engine willwithstand up to 10% alcohol content in the gasoline. We do notknow what percentage your boat's fuel system will withstand.Contact your boat manufacturer for specific recommendations onthe boat's fuel system components (fuel tanks, fuel lines, andfittings). Be aware that gasolines containing alcohol may causeincreased:• Corrosion of metal parts• Deterioration of rubber or plastic parts• Fuel permeation through rubber fuel lines• Starting and operating difficulties! WARNINGFuel leakage is a fire or explosion hazard, which can causeserious injury or death. Periodically inspect all fuel systemcomponents for leaks, softening, hardening, swelling, orcorrosion, particularly after storage. Any sign of leakage ordeterioration requires replacement before further engineoperation.Because of possible adverse effects of alcohol in gasoline, it isrecommended that only alcohol‐free gasoline be used wherepossible. If only fuel containing alcohol is available, or if thepresence of alcohol is unknown, increased inspection frequencyfor leaks and abnormalities is required.IMPORTANT: When operating a Mercury Marine engine ongasoline containing alcohol, storage of gasoline in the fuel tank forlong periods should be avoided. Long periods of storage, commonto boats, create unique problems. In cars, alcohol‐blend fuelsnormally are consumed before they can absorb enough moistureto cause trouble, but boats often sit idle long enough for phaseseparation to take place. In addition, internal corrosion may takeplace during storage if alcohol has washed protective oil films frominternal components.Oil RecommendationRecommended OilMercury or Quicksilver Premium 2-Cycle TC-W3Outboard Oil33