1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" 60 thru 70 Service Manual, P/N 507873, Page 61Get this manual
Fuel Requirements
Models 60, 65WYILES, 70 65RS, WMLA, WMLY
Recommendation See Fuel Classifications Below See Fuel Classifications Below
Minimum Octane (R+M)2"AKI" 87 67 "RON" 90 69
Preferred Fuel: Any regular unleaded, regular leaded, or premium unleaded gasoline having the recommended octane rating and not extended with alcohol is the preferred fuelAcceptable Fuel: Any of the abovegasolines with up to 10 alcohol by volume: 10 ETHANOL METHANOL with cosolvents Unacceptable Fuel: Do not use any regular unleaded, regular leaded or premium unleaded gasoline having more than 10 ETHANOL or more than METHANOL even if it contains cosolvents or corrosion inhibitor, regardless of octane ratingOMC products have been designed to operate using the Preferred Fuel or Acceptable Fuel; however, be aware of the following: The boat fuel system may be different regarding use of alcohol fuelsRefer to boat owner's manual Alcohol attracts and holds moisture which may cause corrosion of metallic parts of the fuel system All parts of the fuel system should be inspected frequently and replaced if signs of deterioration or fuel leakage are foundInspect at least annually Alcohol extended fuels can cause engine performance problems&