E NOTE: At full throttle and under a maximum boat load, the engine’s rpm should be within the upper half of the full throttle operating range, as listed in “SPECIFICA- TIONS” on page 4-1. Select a propeller which fulfills this requirement. If operating under conditions which allow the engine’s rpm to rise above the maxi- mum recommended range (such as light boat loads), reduce the throttle setting to maintain the rpm in the proper operating range. 9-1/4x9-3/4-J 1 2 3 1 Propeller diameter (in inches) 2 Propeller pitch (in inches) 3 Type of propeller (propeller mark) Refer to the section “CHECKING PRO- PELLER” for instructions on propeller removal and installation.
602021 EMU01209 START-IN-GEAR PROTECTION Yamaha outboard motors 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 Neutral. Always select Neutral before starting the engine. 1-13