Battery Requirements; Battery Specifications; To Use The Battery; Propeller Selection - Yamaha E60H Owner's Manual

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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Battery specifications

Battery rating (CCA/EN):
430–579 A (E60HWD, E60HWHD)
Battery rating (20HR/IEC):
70 Ah (E60HWD, E60HWHD)
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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To use the battery

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A battery cannot be connected to models
Specifications and requirements
that do not have a rectifier or Rectifier
Regulator.
If you wish to use a battery, your outboard
motor must be equipped with the following
parts.
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If you do not know if your outboard motor is
equipped with these parts, consult your
Yamaha dealer.
Using maintenance-free sealed batteries or
gel cell batteries is not recommended be-
cause they may not be compatible with
Yamaha's charging system for this outboard
motor.
Install an optional Rectifier Regulator or use
accessories rated to withstand 18 volts or
higher with the above models. Consult your
Yamaha dealer for details on installing an
optional Rectifier Regulator.
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Next to selecting an outboard motor, select-
ing the right propeller is one of the most im-
portant purchasing decisions a boater can
make. The type, size, and design of your pro-
peller have a direct impact on acceleration,
top speed, fuel economy, and even engine
life. Yamaha designs and manufactures pro-
pellers for every Yamaha outboard motor
and every application.
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 propel-
ler for a smaller operating load and a smaller
pitch propeller for a heavier load. If you carry
loads that vary widely, select the propeller
Rectifier or Rectifier Regulator
Lighting coil

Propeller selection

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