Start-In-Gear Protection; Engine Oil Requirements - Yamaha F9.9F Owner's Manual

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.
To check the propeller, see page 64.
1. Propeller diameter in inches
2. Propeller pitch in inches
3. Type of propeller (propeller mark)
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Start-in-gear protection

Yamaha outboard motors affixed with the pic-
tured label or Yamaha-approved remote con-
trol 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.
Specifications and requirements
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1. Start-in-gear protection label
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Engine oil requirements

Recommended engine oil:
4-stroke motor oil with a combination
of the following SAE and API oil clas-
sifications
Engine oil type SAE:
10W-30 or 10W-40
Engine oil grade API:
SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL
Engine oil quantity:
0.8 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)
If the recommended engine oil grades are not
available, select an alternative from the fol-
lowing chart according to the average temper-
atures in your area.
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