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LX6 Batteries
Batteries are not provided from the factory; normally
the dealer will add the proper batteries on the vessel
delivery. The group 31 battery is recommended
by the factory for this vessel. The vessel standard
components does include positive and negative
battery cables for 3 batteries.
The vessel requires 3 batteries; one for engine
starting, one as a house accessory battery for
higher amperage drawing components and a
house main battery to handle lower amperage draw
components.
Battery boxes or other types of enclosures may
cover batteries. Battery boxes or other enclosures
are vented for hydrogen gas release. Flooded
lead, AGM, gel-cell, and maintenance free battery
types are all approved for your outboard vessel.
The battery charging icon system and chart in
this owners manual refl ects fl ooded lead types
which are still the most common types used today.
Typically a battery with a CCA between 680 -1150
and a reserve capacity of 160 minutes will work
adequately as a cranking battery for your engine.
Battery description and typical locations;
House Main- Accessible under portside cockpit
cushion. Battery closest to hull.
Engine Cranking- Accessible under portside
cockpit cushion. Battery closest to center line of hull.
House Accessory- Accessible by DC Management
Panel
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 Regal dealer.
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
positive (+) post & black goes to negative (-) post.
7. Periodically check battery positive and negative
leads and hardware for tightness/corrosion at
terminals.
8. If fl ooded lead cell batteries are used periodically
check the cell electrolyte level. Fill as needed with
distilled water. 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.
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