Battery Cable Connections; Battery Cable Installation Requirements - Mercury 200 OptiMax Jet Drive Service Manual

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NOTE: The vapor separator tank (VST) must be vented to the fuel tank. The vent hose must comply with the U.S. Coast
Guard/ABYC regulations.
2.
Connect a vent hose between the fuel tank and the fitting on the vapor separator tank. Secure the hose to the fitting with a
U.S. Coast Guard approved hose clamp (183.532).
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Battery Cable Connections

IMPORTANT: Boating industry standards (NMMA, ABYC, SAE, USCG, EUs, RCD, and so on), federal standards, and United
States Coast Guard regulations must be adhered to when installing the battery. Be sure the battery cable installation meets the
pull test requirements and that the positive battery terminal is properly insulated in accordance with regulations.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended (required in some states) that the battery be installed in an enclosed case. Refer to regulations
for your area.
IMPORTANT: Engine electrical system is negative (–) ground.

Battery Cable Installation Requirements

1.
Battery cables must be routed above normal bilge water levels throughout their length.
2.
Battery cables must be routed to avoid contact with metallic fuel system components.
3.
The positive battery cable must be routed to avoid contact with any portion of the engine or drive train.
4.
Cables that are exposed to physical damage must be protected by a conduit, raceways, tape, etc.
5.
Cables that pass through bulkheads or other structural members must be protected against chafing with grommets, etc.
Battery Cable Connections
1.
Slide the protector boot (provided) onto the positive (+) battery cable.
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2.
Fasten the positive (+) battery cable to the positive terminal (red wires) on the starter solenoid. Seal the connection with Liquid
Neoprene. Position the protector boot over the connection.
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Positive battery cable
Protector boot
Jet Installation
Vent hose
Fitting on the vapor separator tank
Vapor separator tank
Fuel hose
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