Yamaha 115, Owner'S Manual

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Specifications and requirements
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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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Multiple batteries
To connect multiple batteries, such as for
multiple engine configurations or for an ac-
cessory battery, consult your Yamaha dealer
about battery selection and correct wiring.
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Propeller selection
Next to selecting an outboard, choosing the
right propeller is one of the most important
purchasing decisions a boater can make.
The type, size, and design of your propeller
have a direct impact on acceleration, top
speed, fuel economy, and even engine life.
Yamaha designs and manufactures propel-
lers for every Yamaha outboard motor and
every application.
Your outboard motor came with a Yamaha
propeller chosen to perform well over a
range of applications, but there may be uses
where a different propeller would be more
appropriate.
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, chose 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, chose 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.
For instructions on propeller removal and in-
stallation, see page 63.
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Start-in-gear protection
Yamaha outboard motors or Yamaha-ap-
proved remote control 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 engine.
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Engine oil requirements
Use Yamalube 2-M outboard oil. If Ya-
malube 2-M is not available, use only anoth-
er outboard motor manufacturer’s factory-
brand oil with TC-W3 rating.
NOTICE
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Serious engine damage can result from
the use of lower quality oil, including
some commonly available oil brands with
“TC-W3” on their label. To avoid the risk,
use only Yamalube 2-M or, if necessary,
1. Propeller diameter in inches
2. Propeller pitch in inches
3. Type of propeller (propeller mark)
Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 2 STROKE OUTBOARD
OIL
ZMU04608
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1 2 3