Start-In-Gear Protection - Yamaha 9.9D Owner's Manual

General information
x -
1 2 3
1. Propeller diameter in inches
2. Propeller pitch in inches
3. Type of propeller (propeller mark)
NOTE:
Select a propeller which will allow the engine
to reach the middle or upper half of the oper-
ating range at full throttle with the maximum
boat load. If operating conditions such as light
boat loads then allow the engine r/min to rise
above the maximum recommended range, re-
duce the throttle setting to maintain the en-
gine in the proper operating range.
For instructions on propeller removal and in-
stallation, see page 40.
EMU25770

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.
9
ZMU04606