Installation Requirements; Boat Horsepower Rating; Mounting Outboard Motor; Remote Control Requirements - Yamaha VF200 Owner's Manual

Specifications and requirements
Recommended engine oil group:
SAE 5W-30/10W-30
API SE/SF/SG/SH/SJ/SL
Total engine oil quantity (oil pan capacity):
7.1 L (7.50 US qt, 6.25 Imp.qt)
Lubrication:
Wet sump
Recommended gear oil:
YAMALUBE MARINE LOWER UNIT
GEAR LUBE HD or Hypoid gear oil:
SAE 90, API GL-4/GL-5 or
SAE 80W, API GL-5
Gear oil quantity:
1.045 L (1.105 US qt, 0.920 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque for engine:
Spark plug:
28.0 Nm (2.86 kgf-m, 20.7 ft-lb)
Propeller nut:
54.0 Nm (5.51 kgf-m, 39.8 ft-lb)
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Installation requirements

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Boat horsepower rating

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WARNING
Overpowering a boat can cause severe in-
stability.
Before mounting the outboard motor, check
that the horsepower of the outboard motor
does not exceed the maximum horsepower
rating on the capacity plate of the boat. If the
boat does not have a capacity plate, consult
the boat manufacturer.
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Mounting outboard motor

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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.
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Because the outboard motor is very
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heavy, special equipment and training is
required to mount it safely.
Your dealer or other person experienced in
proper rigging should mount the outboard mo-
tor using correct equipment and complete rig-
ging instructions. For further information, see
page 46.
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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):
700.0 A
Minimum marine cranking amps
(MCA/ABYC):
900.0 A
Minimum reserve capacity (RC/SAE):
220 minutes