MAINTENANCE
BATIERY
AND BATTERY CONNECTIONS
Electric Starter
Lubricate
the
starter pinion area of the starter
shaft with
Starter Lube.
IMPORTANT: Do not use liquid
or
aerosol spray
lubricants.
9.9/15 Model
DR31713
1.
Starter shaft
1
BATTERY AND BATTERY
CONNECTIONS
Check battery connections frequently. Clean
and
service battery connections at regular intervals.
m WARNING m
Battery
electrolyte
is
acidic-handle
with
care. Wear eye protection.
If
electrolyte
contacts
any
part
of
the
body,
immediately
flush
with
water
and seek
medical
atten-
tion.
• Confirm that battery meets the minimum engine
requirements.
• Connections
must
be clean and tight.
• Observe all wiring connections prior to disas-
sembly.
Disconnect battery negative
(-)
cable
first
and the
battery positive (+)
cable last.
Clean all terminals,
battery posts, and connectors
with a
solution of baking soda and water. Use a
wire brush
or
battery terminal tool to remove cor-
rosion buildup. Rinse and clean all surfaces.
Reinstall battery and tighten all connections
securely. Refer to Installing
Battery
on
p.
49.
IMPORTANT: DO
NOT
secure battery cables
with wing nuts.
25/30 Model
1. Starter shaft
DR36589 Coat all connections with Triple-Guard grease and
insulate to prevent shorts
or
spark arcing.
Refer
to
ELECTRIC
STARTER SERVICING on
p.100.
68
1
1. Large surface star washer
2. Cover
2
DR5103
DR5104
m WARNING m
Keep
battery
connections
clean,
tight,
and
insulated
to
prevent
their
shorting
or
arc-
ing
and
causing
an
explosion.
If
the
bat-
tery
mounting
system
does
not
cover
the
connections,
install covers.
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