Remote Control Requirements; Battery Requirements; Battery Specifications - Yamaha VF200 Owner's Manual

Specifications and requirements
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Remote control requirements

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WARNING
If the engine starts in gear, the boat can

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

Standard lead-acid, AGM, gel-cell, and
maintenance-free batteries are permitted.
Use a fully charged battery that meets the
following specifications. The battery is an im-
portant component necessary to obtain sure
engine starting and to maintain engine per-
formance.
The engine may not start if the battery volt-
age is too low.
For North America
It is necessary to meet only two of the three
specifications (CCA, MCA, and RC) in one of
the following combinations:
CCA/SAE and RC
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MCA/ABYC and RC
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Battery rating (CCA/SAE):
680–1150 A
Battery rating (MCA/ABYC):
770–1370 A
Battery rating (RC/SAE):
160 minutes
For Oceania
It is necessary to meet the following specifi-
cations.
Battery rating (CCA/EN):
640–1080 A
Battery rating (20HR/IEC):
80 Ah
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NOTICE
Do not use a battery that does not meet

the specified capacity. If a battery that
does not meet specifications is used,
the electric system could perform poor-
ly or be overloaded, causing electric
system damage.
Do not use a battery which exceeds the

maximum CCA rating. If the batteries
are used in parallel circuit, use new bat-
teries of the same type and make sure
that the total battery rating never ex-
ceed the maximum CCA rating.
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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
items, or loose heavy or metal objects in
the same compartment as the battery.
Fire, explosion or sparks could result.
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Battery cable
The battery cable size and length are critical.
Consult your Yamaha dealer about the bat-