Battery Installation; Battery Requirement - Suzuki DF250AP Owner's Manual

NOTE:
Turn the main switch OFF before connecting or
disconnecting the rotation select connector.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

BATTERY REQUIREMENT

Choose a 12 Volt cranking-type lead acid bat-
tery that meets the specifications shown below.
1000 Marine Cranking Amps (MCA)/ABYC,
or 800 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)/SAE
or 180 Reserve Capacity (RC) Minutes/SAE
NOTE:
• The specifications listed above are the mini-
mum battery rating requirements for starting
the engine.
• If your boat application requires additional
battery loads, it is recommended that an aux-
iliary battery or batteries be installed. Consult
your Suzuki dealer for proper battery installa-
tion information.
• Dual-purpose (Cranking/Deep-cycle) batter-
ies 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, manufac-
turer, and of similar age. When replacement
is necessary, they should be replaced as a
set. Consult your Suzuki dealer for proper
battery installation information.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
Secure the battery in a dry area of the boat,
away from vibration.
NOTE:
• It is recommended that the battery be
installed in an enclosed battery case.
• When connecting batteries, hexagon-nuts
must be used to secure battery leads to bat-
tery posts.
To hook up the battery, first connect the red
lead from the motor to the positive battery ter-
minal, then connect the black lead to the nega-
tive battery terminal.
Red lead
Sub battery
cable
Hexagon-nut
Black
lead