Counter Rotation Models; Start-In-Gear Protection; Engine Oil Requirements - Yamaha F225 Owner's Manual

2. Type of propeller (propeller mark)
3. Propeller diameter in inches
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
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
standard motor. Otherwise the boat could
go in the direction opposite of that ex-
pected (for example, reverse instead of
forward), which could lead to an accident.
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For instructions on propeller removal and in-
stallation, see page 86 and 87.
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Start-in-gear protection

Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha-ap-
Specifications and requirements
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1 2 3
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proved digital electronic control units are
equipped with start-in-gear protection de-
vice(s). This feature permits the engine to be
started only when it is in neutral. Always se-
lect neutral before starting the engine.
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Engine oil requirements

Select an oil grade according to the average
temperatures in the area where the outboard
motor will be used.
Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 4M FC-W or 4-stroke out-
board 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
Engine oil quantity (without oil filter re-
placement):
6.0 L (6.34 US qt, 5.28 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity (with oil filter replace-
ment):
6.3 L (6.66 US qt, 5.54 Imp.qt)
If oil grades listed under Recommended en-
gine oil grade 1 are not available, select an
alternative oil grade listed under Recom-
mended engine oil grade 2.
Recommended engine oil grade 1
SAE
-4 14 32 50
-20 -10 0 10
10W–30
10W–40
5W–30
API
68 86 104 122˚F
20 30 40 50˚C
SG
ZMU06854
SE
SF
SH
SJ
SL
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