Disconnecting The Battery - Yamaha 20D Owner's Manual

Maintenance
age the electrical parts.
1. Make sure the main switch (on applica-
ble models) is "
on the battery.
2. Connect the red battery cable to the
POSITIVE (+) terminal first. Then con-
nect the black battery cable to the NEG-
ATIVE (-) terminal.
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 (-) ca-
bles first to avoid a short circuit and
damage to the electrical system.
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3. Disconnect the positive cable(s) and re-
move the battery from the boat.
4. Clean, maintain, and store the battery
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" (off) before working
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according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.