1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 9.9 thru 30 HP 2-Cylinder Outboards Service Manual, Page 61Get this manual
Fuel Requirements
Minimum Octane Models Recommendation See fuel classifications below(R+M)2 "AKI" "RON"
PCE00 20
Preferred Fuel: Any regular unleaded, regular leaded, or premium unleaded gasoline having the recommended octane ratingAcceptable Fuel: Any of the above gasolines with up to the following percentage by volume10 ETHANOL or METHANOL with cosolvents Unacceptable Fuel: Do not use any gasoline having more than 10 ETHANOL or more than METHANOL, even if it contains cosolvents or corrosion inhibitor, regardless of octane rating
JIVK: products have been designed to operate using the Preferred Fuel or Acceptable Fuelhowever, be
aware of the following: The boat's fuel system may be different regarding use of alcohol fuelsRefer to boat owner' manual Alcohol attracts and holds moisture which may cause corrosion of metallic parts of the fuel system Alcohol extended fuels can cause engine performance problems All parts of the fuel system should be inspected frequently and replaced if signs of deterioration or fuel leakage are foundInspect at least annually