Mounting Outboard Motor; Remote Control Requirements; Battery Requirements; Battery Specifications - Yamaha F8F Owner's Manual

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Mounting outboard motor

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 Improper mounting of the outboard mo-
tor could result in hazardous conditions
such as poor handling, loss of control,
or fire hazards.
 Because the outboard motor is very
heavy, special equipment and training is
required to mount it safely.
Your dealer or other person experienced in
proper rigging should mount the outboard
motor using correct equipment and complete
rigging instructions. For further information,
see page 30.
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Remote control requirements

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 If the engine starts in gear, the boat can
move suddenly and unexpectedly, pos-
sibly causing a collision or throwing
passengers overboard.
 If the engine ever starts in gear, the
start-in-gear protection device is not
working correctly and you should dis-
continue using the outboard. Contact
your Yamaha dealer.
The remote control unit must be equipped
with a start-in-gear protection device(s). This
device prevents the engine from starting un-
less it is in neutral.
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Battery requirements

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Battery specifications

Battery rating (CCA/EN):
347–411 A (F8FE, FT8GE, FT8GEP)
Battery rating (20HR/IEC):
40 Ah (F8FE, FT8GE, FT8GEP)
Specifications and requirements
The engine cannot be started if battery volt-
age is too low.
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Mounting battery
Mount the battery holder securely in a dry,
well-ventilated, vibration-free location in the
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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Battery cable
The battery cable size and length are critical.
Consult your Yamaha dealer about the bat-
tery cable size and length.
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To use the battery

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A battery cannot be connected to models
that do not have a rectifier or Rectifier
Regulator.
If you wish to use a battery, your outboard
motor must be equipped with the following
parts.
 Rectifier or Rectifier Regulator
 Lighting coil
If you do not know if your outboard motor is
equipped with these parts, consult your
Yamaha dealer.
Using maintenance-free sealed batteries or
gel cell batteries is not recommended be-
cause they may not be compatible with
Yamaha's charging system for this outboard
motor.
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