Mounting Motor; Digital Electronic Control Requirements; Battery Requirements; Specifications Of Battery - Yamaha F300 Owner's Manual

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Mounting motor

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WARNING
Improper mounting of the outboard mo-
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tor could result in hazardous condi-
tions 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.
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
52.
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Digital electronic control
requirements
The digital electronic control 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-
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.
This digital electronic control unit is only
available for the outboard motor which you
have purchased.
Prior to use of the digital electronic control
unit, set it in order to operate your outboard
motor only. Otherwise, it will not be possible
Specifications and requirements
to operate the outboard motor.
Perform setting of the outboard motor and
the digital electronic control unit in the follow-
ing cases.
If a used outboard motor is installed
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If the digital electronic control unit is re-
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placed
If the ECM (Electronic control module) of
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the used outboard motor is replaced
If the ECM (Electronic control module) of
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the digital electronic control unit is re-
placed
Consult your Yamaha dealer for setting.
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Specifications of Battery

Use a fully charged battery that meets the
following specifications. The engine cannot
be started if battery voltage is too low.
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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
electric system could perform poorly or
be overloaded, causing electric system
damage.
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Mounting battery

Mount the battery holder securely in a dry,
well-ventilated, vibration-free location in the

Battery requirements

Minimum cold cranking amps
(CCA/SAE):
700.0 A
Minimum marine cranking amps
(MCA/ABYC):
900.0 A
Minimum reserve capacity (RC/SAE):
170 minutes
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