Counter Rotation Models; Start-In-Gear Protection; Engine Oil Requirements - Yamaha F200B Owner's Manual

Yamaha recommends to use a propeller suit-
able for the "Shift Dampener System (SDS)".
For further information, consult your Yamaha
dealer.
To check the propeller, see page 67.
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1. Propeller diameter in inches
2. Propeller pitch in inches
3. Type of propeller (propeller mark)
1. Propeller diameter in inches
2. Propeller pitch in inches
3. Type of propeller (propeller mark)
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Counter rotation models

Standard outboard motors rotate clockwise.
Counter rotation models rotate counterclock-
wise. Counter rotation models are typically
used in multiple motor setups and are marked
with an "L" on the gear case above the anti-
ventilation plate.
On counter rotation models, be sure to use a
propeller intended for counterclockwise rota-
tion. These propellers are identified with the
Specifications and requirements
letter "L" after the size indication on the pro-
peller. WARNING! Never use a standard
propeller with a counter rotation motor, or
a counter rotation propeller with a stan-
dard motor. Otherwise the boat could go
in the direction opposite of that expected
(for example, reverse instead of forward),
which could lead to an accident.
For instructions on propeller removal and in-
stallation, see page 68 and 68.
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Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha-ap-
proved remote control units are equipped with
start-in-gear protection device(s). This feature
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permits the engine to be started only when it
is in neutral. Always select neutral before
starting the engine.
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Select an oil grade according to the average
temperatures in the area where the outboard
motor will be used.
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Start-in-gear protection

Engine oil requirements

Recommended engine oil:
4-stroke outboard motor oil
Recommended engine oil grade 1:
SAE 10W-30/10W-40/5W-30
API SE/SF/SG/SH/SJ/SL
Recommended engine oil grade 2:
SAE 15W-40/20W-40/20W-50
API SH/SJ/SL
Total engine oil quantity (oil pan capaci-
ty):
5.6 L (5.92 US qt, 4.93 Imp.qt)
Replacement engine oil quantity (at peri-
odic maintenance):
Without oil filter replacement:
4.5 L (4.76 US qt, 3.96 Imp.qt)
With oil filter replacement:
4.7 L (4.97 US qt, 4.14 Imp.qt)
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