Digital Electronic Control Requirements; Battery Requirements; Battery Specifications - Yamaha F150G Owner's Manual

Your dealer or other person experienced in
proper rigging should mount the outboard
motor using correct equipment and complete
rigging instructions. For further information,
see page 43.
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Digital electronic control re-
quirements
The digital electronic control is equipped with
a start-in-gear protection device(s). This de-
vice prevents the engine from starting unless
it is in neutral.
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WARNING
 If the engine starts in gear, the boat can
move suddenly and unexpectedly, pos-
sibly causing a collision or throwing
passengers overboard.
 If the engine ever starts in gear, the
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
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
 If the digital electronic control unit is re-
placed
 If the ECM (Electronic control module) of
the used outboard motor is replaced
 If the ECM (Electronic control module) of
the digital electronic control unit is re-
placed
Specifications and requirements
Consult your Yamaha dealer for setting.
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Battery specifications

For U.S. insular areas
For Europe
The engine cannot be started if battery volt-
age is too low.
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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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Battery cable
The battery cable size and length are critical.
Consult your Yamaha dealer about the bat-
tery cable size and length.
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Multiple batteries
To connect multiple batteries, such as for
multiple engine configurations or for an ac-
cessory battery, consult your Yamaha dealer
about battery selection and correct wiring.

Battery requirements

Battery rating (CCA/SAE):
680–1150 A
Battery rating (MCA/ABYC):
770–1370 A
Battery rating (RC/SAE):
160 minutes
Battery rating (CCA/EN):
640–1080 A
Battery rating (20HR/IEC):
80 Ah
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