1-14E60201110-3/4x17-G1 23EMU01209START-IN-GEAR PROTECTIONYamaha outboard motors or Yamahaapproved remote control units areequipped with start-in-gear protectiondevice(s). This feature permits the engineto be started only when it is Neutral.Always select Neutral before starting theengine.NOTE:At full throttle and under a maximumboat load, the engine’s rpm should bewithin the upper half of the full throttleoperating range, as listed in “SPECIFICA-TIONS” on page 4-1. Select a propellerwhich fulfills this requirement.If operating under conditions which allowthe engine’s rpm to rise above the maxi-mum recommended range (such as lightboat loads), reduce the throttle setting tomaintain the rpm in the proper operatingrange.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 propellerremoval and installation.
