Mounting Battery; Propeller Selection; Start-In-Gear Protection; Engine Oil Requirements - Yamaha VF200 Owner's Manual

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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-
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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Propeller selection

Next to selecting an outboard motor, selecting
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 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, select a larger pitch propeller
for a smaller operating load and a smaller
pitch propeller for a heavier load. If you carry
loads that vary widely, select the propeller that
lets the engine run in the proper range for your
maximum load but remember that you may
need to reduce your throttle setting to stay
within the recommended engine speed range
when carrying lighter loads.
Specifications and requirements
Yamaha recommends "Ventless Design For
new 4-stroke VMAX SHO" for your propeller.
For further information, consult your Yamaha
dealer.
To check the propeller, see page 77.
1. Propeller pitch in inches
2. Propeller diameter in inches
3. Type of propeller (propeller mark)
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Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha-ap-
proved remote control units are equipped with
start-in-gear protection device(s). This feature
permits the engine to be started only when it
is in neutral. Always select neutral before
starting the engine.
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Select the engine oil to use from the following
recommended engine oils.

Start-in-gear protection

Engine oil requirements

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