Counter Rotation Models; Start-In-Gear Protection; Engine Oil Requirements - Yamaha LF115 Owner's Manual

Specifications and requirements
1. Propeller diameter in inches
2. Propeller pitch in inches
3. Type of propeller (propeller mark)
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Counter rotation models

Standard outboard motors rotate clockwise.
Counter rotation models rotate counterclock-
wise. Counter rotation models are typically
used in multiple motor setups and are
marked with an "L" on the gear case above
the anti-ventilation plate.
On counter rotation models, be sure to use a
propeller intended for counterclockwise rota-
tion. These propellers are identified with the
letter "L" after the size indication on the pro-
peller. WARNING! Never use a standard
propeller with a counter rotation motor,
or a counter rotation propeller with a
standard motor. Otherwise the boat could
go in the direction opposite of that ex-
pected (for example, reverse instead of
forward), which could lead to an accident.
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For instructions on propeller removal and in-
stallation, see page 81 and 81.
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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
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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

Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 4-M FC-W oil or 4-stroke
motor oil with a combination of the fol-
lowing SAE and API oil classifications
Engine oil type SAE:
10W-30 or 10W-40
Engine oil grade API:
SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL
Engine oil quantity without replacement
of oil filter (Oil pan capacity):
4.3 L (4.55 US qt, 3.78 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity with replacement of
oil filter (Oil pan capacity):
4.5 L (4.76 US qt, 3.96 Imp.qt)
Amount of adding engine oil (at Periodic
maintenance) Excluding oil filter:
3.5 L (3.70 US qt, 3.08 Imp.qt)
Amount of adding engine oil (at Periodic
maintenance) Including oil filter:
3.7 L (3.91 US qt, 3.26 Imp.qt)
If the recommended engine oil grades are
not available, select an alternative from the
following chart according to the average
temperatures in your area.