Installation Requirements; Boat Horsepower Rating; Mounting Motor; Remote Control Requirements - Yamaha F100D Owner's Manual

Basic requirements
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Installation requirements

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Boat horsepower rating

Before installing the outboard motor(s), con-
firm that the total horsepower of your motor(s)
does not exceed the boats maximum horse-
power rating. See the boats capacity plate or
contact the manufacturer.
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WARNING
Overpowering a boat can cause severe in-
stability.
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Mounting motor

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
34.
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WARNING
Improper mounting of the outboard mo-
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tor could result in hazardous conditions
such as poor handling, loss of control,
or fire hazards.
Because the motor is very heavy, spe-
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cial equipment and training is required
to mount it safely.
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Remote control requirements

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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WARNING
If the engine starts in gear, the boat can
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move suddenly and unexpectedly, pos-
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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.
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Battery requirement

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CAUTION:
Do not use a battery that does not meet the
specified capacity. If a battery that does
not meet specifications is used, the elec-
tric system could perform poorly or be
overloaded, causing electric system dam-
age.
For electric start models, choose a battery
which meets the following specifications.
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Battery specifications
Minimum cold cranking amps (CCA/EN):
430.0 A
Minimum rated capacity (20HR/IEC):
70.0 Ah
The engine cannot be started if battery volt-
age is too low.