Remote Control Requirements; Battery Requirements; Specifications Of Battery; Mounting Battery - Yamaha F200 Owner's Manual

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
44.
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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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Specifications of Battery

Use a fully charged battery that meets the fol-
lowing specifications. The engine cannot be
started if battery voltage is too low.
Minimum cold cranking amps
(CCA/SAE):
512.0 A
Minimum marine cranking amps
(MCA/ABYC):
675.0 A
Minimum reserve capacity (RC/SAE):
182 minutes
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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 elec-
Specifications and requirements
tric system could perform poorly or be
overloaded, causing electric system dam-
age.
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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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Multiple batteries

To connect multiple batteries, such as for mul-
tiple engine configurations or for an accessory
battery, consult your Yamaha dealer about
battery selection and correct wiring.
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Next to selecting an outboard, choosing the
right propeller is one of the most important
purchasing decisions a boater can make. The
type, size, and design of your propeller have
a direct impact on acceleration, top speed,
fuel economy, and even engine life. Yamaha
designs and manufactures propellers for ev-
ery Yamaha outboard motor and every appli-
cation.
Your outboard motor came with a Yamaha
propeller chosen to perform well over a range
of applications, but there may be uses where
a different propeller would be more appropri-
ate.
Your Yamaha dealer can help you select the
right propeller for your boating needs. Select
a propeller that will allow the engine to reach
the middle or upper half of the operating
range at full throttle with the maximum boat-
load. Generally, chose a larger pitch propeller
for a smaller operating load and a smaller
pitch propeller for a heavier load. If you carry

Propeller selection

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