INSTALLATION
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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 70 AH or over.
• 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.
a - Red cable
b - Black cable