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Battery System Tips
1. Do not use any battery that does not meet the
minimum specifi cations as the electrical system may
be overloaded and cause electric system damage.
Never use a battery that exceeds the CCA specs.
2. Ensure that the charging system is operating
properly as the engine will not start with low battery
voltage.
3. Do not store fl ammable liquids on board the
vessel. See warning label.
4. Do not store items on top or near the battery bank
as it may keep battery vapors from venting through
the cover top.
5. Never turn the battery switch off with the engine
running as charging system damage will result.
6. When installing battery cables red goes to the
positive (+) post & black goes to the negative (-)
post.
7. Periodically check the positive/negative lbattery
cables & terminal hardware for tightness/corrosion.
8. If fl ooded lead cell batteries are used periodically
check the cell electrolyte level . Fill as needed with
distilled water only. Do not overfi ll cells.
9. Wear protective eye gear and rubber gloves when
servicing batteries.
10. Never smoke around batteries or bring any
source of ignition near them.
11. Flooded lead, AGM, gel-cell, and maintenance
free battery types are all approved for your outboard
vessel.
Typically a battery similiar to a group 31 A with a
CCA around 1260 and a reserve capacity of 195
minutes will work adequately with your outboard
engine and equipment.
Note that when replacing batteries never mix types
such as an AGM with fl ooded lead.
For more battery information refer to your Yamaha
outboard owner’s manual or contact your closest
Regal dealer.
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