Connecting Battery Cables And Dts Power Harness - Mercury 200 VERADO Installation Manual

200/225/250/275 VERADO 4-STROKE
Decal needs to be placed on or near battery box for future service reference. One
5/16 in. and one 3/8 in. hex nut are supplied per battery for wing nut replacement. Metric
hex nuts are not supplied.

Connecting Battery Cables and DTS Power Harness

To avoid the possibility of loss of electrical power due to the DTS power harness
connection being pulled off battery, fasten the DTS power harness to one of the battery
cables near the battery with cable tie.
• Install DTS power harness directly to the starting battery only.
• Do not extend lead length of harness.
• See accessory manual for optional lead connection kit.
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NOTICE - DTS & Optimax Engines
DO NOT USE DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES!
DTS (Digital Throttle and Shift) applications and
Optimax engines must use a marine starting
battery with 1000 MCA, 800 CCA, or 180 Ah.
rating.
13.5Nm (120 lbs. in.)
IMPORTANT:
Battery cable size and length is critical. Refer to
engine installation manual for size requirements.
Place decal on or near battery box for future service
reference. 5/16" and 3/8" hex nuts supplied for
wing nut replacement. Metric hex nuts not supplied.
!
DO NOT
USE WING
NUTS.
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