General information11NOTE:Select a propeller which will allow the engineto reach the middle or upper half of the oper-ating range at full throttle with the maximumboat load. If operating conditions such aslight boat loads then allow the engine r/min torise above the maximum recommendedrange, reduce the throttle setting to maintainthe engine in the proper operating range.For instructions on propeller removal and in-stallation, see page 66.EMU25770Start-in-gear protectionYamaha outboard motors or Yamaha-ap-proved remote control units are equippedwith start-in-gear protection device(s). Thisfeature permits the engine to be started onlywhen it is in neutral. Always select neutralbefore starting the engine.1. Propeller diameter in inches2. Propeller pitch in inches3. Type of propeller (propeller mark)ZMU04607-x1 2 3