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2. Check the battery’s charge. If your boat
is equipped with the digital speedome-
ter, the voltmeter and low battery alert
functions will help you monitor the bat-
tery’s charge. If the battery needs charg-
ing, consult your Yamaha dealer.
3. Check the battery connections. They
should be clean, secure, and covered by
an insulating cover. WARNING! Bad
connections can produce shorting or
arcing and cause an explosion.
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Connecting the battery
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Mount the battery holder securely in a dry,
well-ventilated, vibration-free location in
the boat. Install a fully charged battery in
the holder.
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Do not reverse the battery cables. Other-
wise, the electrical parts could be dam-
aged.
1. Make sure the main switch (on applica-
ble models) is “ ” (off) before working
on the battery.
2. Connect the red battery cable to the
POSITIVE (+) terminal first. Then connect
the black battery cable to the NEGATIVE
(-) terminal.
3. The electrical contacts of the battery and
cables must be clean and properly con-
nected, or the battery will not start the
engine.
Connecting an accessory battery (optional)
If connecting an accessory battery, consult
your Yamaha dealer about correct wiring. For
the fuse size, see ABYC (E-11).
1. Red cable
2. Black cable
3. Battery
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