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.ROUTINE SERVICE
BATTERY AND BATTERY CONNECTIONS
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BATTERY AND BATTERY
CONNECTIONS
Check battery connections frequently. Periodically
remove battery to clean and service connections.
• Confirm that battery meets the minimum engine
requirements.
• Connections must be clean and tight.
• Observe a ll wiring connections prio r to d isas-
sembly.
Disconnect battery negative (–) cable first and the
battery positive (+) cable last.
Clean all terminals, battery posts, and connectors
with a solu tion of b aking soda a nd wate r. Use a
wire brush o r battery terminal tool to remove cor-
rosion buildup. Rinse and clean all surfaces.
IMPORTANT: Connect the battery p ositive (+)
cable to the battery positive (+ ) post FIRST. Con-
nect the ba ttery negative (–) cable to the 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 cable s. W ing nuts can lo osen a nd
cause e lectrical sys tem damage no t cov ered
under warranty.
Tighten a ll conn ections securely. Apply Triple-
Guard grease to prevent corrosion.
A WARNING
Keep the b attery co nnections clea n, tight,
and insu lated to preve nt thei r shorting or
arcing and causing an explosion. If the bat-
tery mountin g system does not cover the
connections, install pro tective cove rs.
Check of ten to s ee th at conn ections st ay
clean and tight.
Marine Style Battery Post
1. Starwasher
2. Hex nut
3. Terminal Insulator
DR5103
A WARNING
Battery elect rolyte is acidic—handle with
care. If electrolyte contacts any part of the
body, imm ediately flush wit h water and
seek medical attention.
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