Charging System: 1K-2
Battery Requirement Description
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Suzuki recommends 12-volt cranking-type lead acid
battery for the DF70 / 80 / 90.
Minimum battery requirement for starting the engine is
provided below.
The battery must satisfy one of the specifications
described below.
Recommended battery size
650 Marine Cranking Amps (MCA)/ABYC
or 512 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)/SAE
or 160 Reserve Capacity (RC) Minutes/SAE
or 12 V 100 AH
NOTE
• The specifications listed above are the
minimum battery rating requirements for
starting the engine.
• Additional electrical loads from the boat
will require larger capacity batteries.
• Dual-purpose (Cranking / Deep-Cycle)
batteries can be used if they meet the
minimum specifications listed above
(MCA, CCA, or RC).
• Do not use a Deep Cycle battery for the
main cranking battery.
• The use of Maintenance-Free, sealed, or
Gel-Cell batteries is not recommended
because they may not be compatible with
Suzuki’s charging system.
• When connecting batteries in parallel, they
must be of the same type, capacity,
manufacturer, and of similar age. When
replacement is necessary, they should be
replaced as a set.
• When connecting batteries, hex nuts must
be used to secure battery leads to battery
posts.
• It is recommended that the battery be
installed in an enclosed case.
1. Red lead 3. Black lead
2. Sub battery cable
4. Hexagon-nut
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