Yamaha F8A - Disconnecting the Battery

Maintenance
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1. Red cable
2. Black cable
3. Battery
3. The electrical contacts of the battery and
cables must be clean and properly con-
nected, or the battery will not start the en-
gine.
Disconnecting the battery
1. Turn off the battery cut-off switch (if
equipped) and main switch. NOTICE: If
they are left on, the electrical system
can be damaged.
2. Disconnect the negative cable(s) from
the negative (-) terminal. NOTICE: Al-
ways disconnect all negative (-) ca-
bles first to avoid a short circuit and
damage to the electrical system.
3. Disconnect the positive cable(s) and re-
move the battery from the boat.
4. Clean, maintain, and store the battery ac-
cording to the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
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