Installation Requirements; Boat Horsepower Rating; Mounting Motor; Remote Control Requirements - Yamaha 115C Owner's Manual

Specifications and requirements
YAMALUBE 2-stroke outboard motor
oil
Recommended engine oil:
TC-W3
Lubrication:
Oil injection
Engine oil tank capacity:
0.9 L (0.95 US qt, 0.79 Imp.qt)
Remote oil tank capacity:
10.5 L (11.10 US qt, 9.24 Imp.qt)
Recommended gear oil:
Hypoid gear oil SAE#90
Gear oil quantity:
0.760 L (0.803 US qt, 0.669 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque for engine:
Spark plug:
25.0 Nm (2.55 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
Propeller nut:
55.0 Nm (5.61 kgf-m, 40.6 ft-lb)
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Installation requirements

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Boat horsepower rating

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WARNING
Overpowering a boat can cause severe
instability.
Before installing the outboard motor(s), con-
firm that the total horsepower of your out-
board motor(s) does not exceed the boats
maximum horsepower rating. See the boat's
capacity plate or contact the manufacturer.
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Mounting motor

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WARNING
Improper mounting of the outboard mo-
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tor could result in hazardous condi-
tions such as poor handling, loss of
control, or fire hazards.
Because the motor is very heavy, spe-
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cial equipment and training is required
to mount it safely.
Your dealer or other person experienced in
proper rigging should mount the motor using
correct equipment and complete rigging in-
structions. For further information, see page
26.
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Remote control requirements

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WARNING
If the engine starts in gear, the boat can
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move suddenly and unexpectedly, pos-
sibly causing a collision or throwing
passengers overboard.
If the engine ever starts in gear, the
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start-in-gear protection device is not
working correctly and you should dis-
continue using the outboard. Contact
your Yamaha dealer.
The remote control unit must be equipped
with a start-in-gear protection device(s). This
device prevents the engine from starting un-
less it is in neutral.
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Battery requirements

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Battery specifications

Minimum cold cranking amps (CCA/EN):
430.0 A
Minimum rated capacity (20HR/IEC):
70.0 Ah
The engine cannot be started if battery volt-
age is too low.
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Mounting battery

Mount the battery holder securely in a dry,
well-ventilated, vibration-free location in the
boat. WARNING! Do not put flammable