Battery - Evinrude E-TEC G2 Operator's Manual

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Battery

WARNING
Battery electrolyte is acidic — handle
with care. If electrolyte contacts any part
of the body, immediately flush with water
and seek medical attention.
Do not use a booster battery and jumper
cables to start the outboard. Gasoline
fumes can cause explosion and fire,
resulting in property damage, personal
injury or death.
WARNING
Keep battery connections clean, tight,
and insulated to prevent their shorting or
arcing and causing an explosion. If the
battery mounting system does not cover
the connections, install covers. Check
often to see that connections stay clean
and tight.
Requirements
• 12-volt, heavy-duty, designated for "marine"
use;
• Vented/refillable or maintenance-free; and
• Rated according to the minimum require-
ments in Specifications on page 56.
Deep-cycle batteries are suitable IF they
meet or exceed the minimum CCA require-
ments.
Ask your Dealer about your outboard's re-
quirements before installing longer battery ca-
bles or a battery switch.
Installation
WARNING
Read and understand the safety informa-
tion supplied with your battery BEFORE
installation.
NOTICE
Be sure all components are clean and
free of corrosion. Connect RED (+) cable
to the positive (+) post first. Connect
BLACK (–) cable to negative (–) post last.
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NOTICE
DO NOT use wing nuts on battery con-
nections even if they came with the bat-
tery. Wing nuts can loosen and cause
errant warning signals or electrical sys-
tem damage.
Marine Battery Posts —
ble on the post with a star washer below it.
1. Main cable
2. Starwasher
3. Terminal insulator
Battery Terminal Adapter Kit, P/N 385407 —
install the main cable on the adapter with a
star washer below it. Install wires from acces-
sories on the threaded portion of the post.
1. Main cable
2. Starwasher
3. Accessory wires
Automotive Type Battery Posts —
tery Terminal Adapter Kit, P/N 385407. Place
a star washer on the adapter first, then the
install each main ca-
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