Disconnecting The Battery; Storing The Battery - Yamaha F115 Owner's Manual

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
engine.
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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 (-) cables
first to avoid a short circuit and dam-
age 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
according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
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Storing the battery

When storing your Yamaha outboard motor
for prolonged periods of time (2 months or
longer), remove the battery and store it in a
cool, dry place.
Check the battery and charge it if necessary.
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