Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Hex nuts 13.5 120
IMPORTANT: Battery cable size and length is critical. Refer to Battery Cable Size tables or engine installation manual for size
requirements.
Spray terminals with a battery connection sealant to help retard corrosion.
Decal needs to be placed on or near battery box for future service reference. One 5/16 in. and one 3/8 in. hex nut are supplied
per battery for wing nut replacement. Metric hex nuts are not supplied.
NOTICE - DTS & OptiMax Engines
DO NOT USE DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES!
DTS (Digital Throttle and Shift) applications and
OptiMax engines must use a marine starting
battery with 1000 MCA, 800 CCA, or 180 Ah. rating.
IMPORTANT:
Battery cable size and length is critical. Refer to
engine installation manual for size requirements.
DO NOT
USE WING
NUTS
37-895387
3486
13.5Nm (120 lbs. in.)
Place decal on or near battery box for future service
reference. 5/16ā and 3/8ā hex nuts supplied for wing
nut replacement. Metric hex nuts not supplied.
Junction Box (If Equipped)
⢠Although the junction box connections are watertight, it is recommended the junction box be mounted in an area that stays
relatively dry.
⢠Mount in an area where the wiring connection will not get stepped on or disturbed.
⢠Mount in an area that is accessible for troubleshooting and servicing the system.
⢠Ensure the DTS command module harness will reach all the connection points.
⢠Fasten all junction box connections within 25.4 cm (10 in.) of the junction box.
⢠Seal all unused connections with weather caps.
a - Clamp
b - Weather cap (859318T 2)
c - Junction box
d - 25.4 cm (10 in.)
e - DTS command module harness
Instrumentation and Controls
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