Honda BF15D Owner's Manual page 38

INSTALLATION
The battery should be kept in a
corrosion-resistant battery box that is
securely mounted in a location away
from the fuel tank and protected
from water and direct sunlight.
Types With Electric Starter
These types are equipped with
battery cables. The positive (+) cable
has a red band at the battery
connector. The negative (-) cable has
a black band at the battery connector.
For electric starter operation, use a
12-volt battery with an ampere-hour
rating of at least 35 Ah (CCA 270).
Types With Manual Start
These types are equipped with a 12-
volt DC battery-charging receptacle
which can be wired to a 12-volt
battery to power lights and electrical
accessories for the boat.
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Plug and Receptacle
(models without electric starter)
BATTERY
− TO ACCESSORIES
To prepare the outboard motor for
connection to a battery, pull the cover
out of the DC receptacle, connect
your battery charging wires to the
receptacle. Attach the connected DC
receptacle on the holder on the tiller
arm.
The receptacle is provided with a
cover, which should be attached
when the plug is removed, in order to
keep the receptacle clean and dry.
− − T T O O B B A A T T T T E E R R Y Y
DC RECEPTACLE
COVER
Battery
For complete information, refer to
the battery manufacturer's
instructions.
Minimum Requirements
12V-35Ah (CCA 270)