Start-In-Gear Protection - Yamaha F20A Owner's Manual

1. Propeller diameter in inches
2. Propeller pitch in inches
3. Type of propeller (propeller mark)
NOTE:
Select a propeller which will allow the engine
to reach the middle or upper half of the oper-
ating range at full throttle with the maximum
boat load. If operating conditions such as
light boat loads then allow the engine r/min to
rise above the maximum recommended
range, reduce the throttle setting to maintain
the engine in the proper operating range.
For instructions on propeller removal and in-
stallation, see page 56.
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Start-in-gear protection

Yamaha outboard motors affixed with the
pictured label or Yamaha-approved 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 en-
gine.
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General information
1. Start-in-gear protection label
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