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Mercury 18 M User Manual

Mercury 18 M
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INSTALLATION
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Battery Installation
MOUNTING BATTERY
Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions carefully. Mount
battery securely to the hull in a place free from splashing water.
NOTE: Electric starting outboards must have the battery cables
connected to a battery whenever the engine is running, even if
started manually, as damage to the charging system could result.
BATTERY CONNECTIONS
Connect a red cable to the positive (+) terminal first and a black
cable to the negative (–) terminal of the battery. Put a red cap on
the positive terminal. When disconnecting battery cables, be sure
to disconnect the black cable first, and then the red cable.
Required battery rating: 12 V battery with a recommended capacity
of 40AH or more.
Battery cables must be long enough to allow free steering.
Battery cables must be arranged and protected from damage
during steering.
With poor cable connections, the starter will fail to start.
Battery cable terminals should be clean, tight, and correctly
installed. Positive to positive and negative to negative.
Battery must be fully charged before running the motor.
37712
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a - Red cable
b - Black cable

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Mercury 18 M Specifications

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BrandMercury
Model18 M
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

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