Yamaha F80A Owner's Manual page 24

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START-IN-GEAR PROTECTION
Yamaha outboard motors which have the
pictured label 1 affixed to them or Yama-
ha approved remote control units are
equipped with start-in-gear protection
device(s). This feature permits the engine
to be started only when it is Neutral.
Always select Neutral before starting the
engine.
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