Connecting The Battery; Disconnecting The Battery - Yamaha VF200 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
to the battery manufacturer's instructions.
ECM01921
NOTICE
A poorly maintained battery will quickly
deteriorate.
1. Check the electrolyte level.
2. Check that the battery is in good condi-
tion and fully charged. If your boat is
equipped with the digital speedometer or
6Y8 Multifunction tachometer, the volt-
meter and low battery alert functions will
help you monitor the battery's charge. If
the battery needs charging, consult your
Yamaha dealer.
3. Check that the battery connections are
clean, secure, and covered by insulating
covers. WARNING! Bad connections
can produce shorting or arcing and
cause an explosion.
EMU41112

Connecting the battery

EWM00573
WARNING
Mount the battery holder securely in a
dry, well-ventilated, vibration-free loca-
tion in the boat. Install a fully charged bat-
tery in the holder.
ECM01125
NOTICE
Do not reverse the battery cables. Other-
wise, the electrical parts could be dam-
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[EWM01913]
aged.
1. Check that the main switch is turned to
the " " (off) position before working on
the battery.
2. Connect the positive battery cable (red)
to the positive (+) terminal first. Then,
connect the negative battery cable
(black) to the negative (-) terminal.
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1. Positive battery cable (red)
2. Negative battery cable (black)
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
engine.
EMU41121

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 battery cable
(black) from the negative (-) terminal.
NOTICE: Always disconnect the neg-
ative battery cable (black) first to
avoid a short circuit and damage to
the electrical system.
3. Disconnect the positive battery cable
(red) from the positive (+) terminal and
remove the battery from the boat.
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ZMU01811
[ECM01931]
[ECM02311]