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BOAT RIGGING
BATTERY INSTALLATION
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
Each o utboard requ ires it s own starting ba ttery.
Select a battery th at meet s or exceeds the mini-
mum requirements.
Battery Recommendations
Battery Location
Proper installation will prevent b attery movement
while underway.
• Secure all batteries in protected locations
• Place battery as close to the outboard as possi-
ble
• Battery location must pro vide a ccess fo r pe ri-
odic maintenance
• Use battery mounting trays or bat tery boxes on
all battery installations
• Connections and terminals must be covered
with an insulator
• Battery connection s mu st be cle an and free
from corrosion
• Read and un derstand the safety info rmation
supplied with the battery before installation.
Battery Connections
IMPORTANT: Connect the battery positive (+)
cable to the battery positive (+) post FIRST. Con-
nect the ba ttery negative (–) ca ble to th e battery
negative (–) post LAST.
Install a st arwasher on the threaded battery post.
Stack cables from the outboard, then cables from
accessories. Finish this connection with a hex nut.
Do not use wing nuts to fasten ANY
battery cables. Wing nuts can loosen and
cause electrical system damage not covered
under warranty.
Tighten a ll conn ections securely. Apply Triple-
Guard grease to prevent corrosion.
Outboard Model Battery Rating
115–300 HP 675 CCA (845 MCA), or
800 CCA (1000 MCA)
below 32°F (0°C)
107 amp-hr in extreme
applications
15–90 HP 640 CCA (800 MCA), or
800 CCA (1000 MCA)
below 32° F (0° C)
107 amp-hr in extreme
applications
A WARNING
Keep the battery connections clean, tight,
and insulated to prevent their shorting or
arcing and causing an explosion. If the bat-
tery mounting system does not cover the
connections, install protective covers.
Check often to see that connections stay
clean and tight.
Marine Style Battery Post
1. Starwasher
2. Hex nut
3. Terminal Insulator
DR5103
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