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BATTERY
BATTERY REQUIREMENT
Suzuki recommends a 12-volt cranking-type lead acid battery for
the DF350A.
Minimum battery requirement for starting the engine is provided
below.
The battery must satisfy one of the specifications described
below.
1000 Marine Cranking Amps (MCA)/ABYC,
or 800 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)/SAE
or 180 Reserve Capacity (RC) Minutes/SAE
or 12 V 130 AH
NOTE:
• The specifications listed above are the minimum battery rating
requirements for starting the engine.
• If your boat application requires additional battery loads, it is
recommended that an auxiliary battery or batteries be
installed.
• Dual-purpose (Cranking/Deep Cycle) batteries can be used if
they meet the minimum specifications listed above (MCA,
CCA, or RC).
• Do not use a Deep Cycle battery for the main cranking battery.
• The use of Maintenance-Free, sealed, or Gel-Cell batteries is
not recommended because they may not be compatible with
Suzuki’s charging system.
• When connecting batteries in parallel, they must be of the
same type, capacity, manufacturer, and of similar age. When
replacement is necessary, they should be replaced as a set.
Red tube
Battery cable
Battery cable
Sub battery cable
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