Start-In-Gear Protection - PowerTec 40Hp Owner's Manual

well over a range of applications, but
there may be uses where a propeller
with a different pitch would be more
appropriate. For a greater operating
load, a smaller-pitch propeller is
more suitable as it enables the cor-
rect engine speed to be maintained.
Conversely, a larger-pitch propeller
is more suitable for a smaller oper-
ating load.
PowertecOutBoards dealers stock a
range of propellers, and can advise
you and install a propeller on your
outboard that is best suited to your
application.
1. Propeller diameter in inches
2. Propeller pitch in inches
3. Type of propeller (propeller mark)
NOTE:
Select a propeller which will allow
the engine to reach the middle or
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upper half of the operating range at
full throttle with the maximum boat
load. If operating conditions such as
light boat loads then allow the en-
gine r/min to rise above the maxi-
mum recommended range, reduce
the throttle setting to maintain the
engine in the proper operating
range.
For instructions on propeller remov-
al and in-
stallation, see page 57.
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Start-in-gear protection

PowertecOutBoards outboard mo-
tors or PowertecOutBoards-ap-
proved remote control units are
equipped
with start-in-gear
device(s). This
feature permits the engine to be
started only
when it is in neutral. Always select
neutral
before starting the engine.
protection
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