Battery And Battery Connections; Fuel And Oil Systems; Fuel Filter - BRP E250DHLSCS Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

BATTERY AND BATTERY CONNECTIONS

BATTERY AND BATTERY
CONNECTIONS
Check battery connections frequently. Periodically
remove battery to clean and service connections.
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is acidic—handle with
care. If electrolyte contacts any part of the
body, immediately flush with water and
seek medical attention.
Confirm that battery meets the minimum engine
•
requirements.
Connections must be clean and tight.
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Observe all wiring connections prior to disas-
•
sembly.
Disconnect battery negative (–) cable first and the
battery positive (+) cable last.
Clean all terminals, battery posts, and connectors
with a solution of baking soda and water. Use a
wire brush or battery terminal tool to remove cor-
rosion buildup. Rinse and clean all surfaces.
Reinstall battery and tighten all connections
securely. Refer to Battery Installation on p. 27.
DO NOT secure battery cables
IMPORTANT:
with wing nuts.
Coat all connections with Triple-Guard grease and
insulate to prevent shorts or spark arcing.
WARNING
Keep battery connections clean, tight, and
insulated to prevent their shorting or arc-
ing and causing an explosion. If the bat-
tery mounting system does not cover the
connections, install covers.
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FUEL AND OIL SYSTEMS

Routine replacement of filters reduces the possi-
bility of foreign material restricting the incoming
fuel or oil supplies.
Replacement filter elements are available through
Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts.

Fuel Filter

Evinrude E-TEC 90° V outboards are equipped
with a water-sensing, water-separating fuel filter.
Refer to FUEL COMPONENT SERVICING on
p. 174.
1. Water-separating fuel filter
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