Battery Inspection; Battery Information (All Batteries Including Dts) - Mercury 75 Operation Maintenance Warranty Installation Manual

Battery Inspection

The battery should be inspected at periodic intervals to ensure proper engine
starting capability.
IMPORTANT: Read the safety and maintenance instructions which accompany
your battery.
1. Turn off the engine before servicing the battery.
2. Ensure the battery is secure against movement.
3. Battery cable terminals should be clean, tight, and correctly installed.
Positive to positive and negative to negative.
4. Ensure the battery is equipped with a nonconductive shield to prevent
accidental shorting of battery terminals.

Battery Information (All Batteries Including DTS)

Failure to properly secure the battery leads can result in a loss of power to
the Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) system, leading to serious injury or death
due to loss of boat control. Secure the battery leads to the battery posts with
hex nuts to avoid loose connections.
• Do not use deep cycle batteries. The engine must use a marine starting
battery with 1000 MCA, 800 CCA, or 180 Ah rating.
• When connecting the engine battery, use hex nuts to secure the battery
leads to the battery posts. Tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
Description
Hex nuts
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
!
Nm
13.5
88
lb‑in. lb‑ft
120 –
eng