Battery; Battery Connections - Honda Marine BF8A Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION

BATTERY

Battery Connections

Honda BF8A outboard motors produce a 12-volt, 5-ampere battery-charging
current. The motors come with a DC receptacle that needs to be connected
to a 12-volt battery. The battery-charging circuit is protected by a 5-ampere
fuse located in the engine compartment.
The outboard motor's 12-volt output is designed to charge a "starting or
cruising" battery only. It is not intended to charge a "deep-cycle" type battery.
Lights and electrical accessories for the boat should be connected to the
battery.
BATTERY CABLES FROM
OUTBOARD MOTOR
(OPERATOR PROVIDED)
The receptacle is provided with a rubber cap, which should be attached when
the plug is removed, in order to keep the receptacle clean and dry.
To prepare the outboard motor for
connection to a battery, pull the
plug out of its rubber boot, route
suitable electrical wires through the
boot, and screw them to the plug
positive (+) and negative (–) termi-
nals. Coat the plug terminals with
dielectric grease, and reinstall the
plug in the rubber boot.
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WIRES TO BOAT LIGHTING AND
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
12-VOLT BATTERY
DC RECEPTACLE
RUBBER CAP
PLUG