Electric System; Battery Capacity; Connection Of Battery Cables; Installation Of Battery (Ies) - TOHATSU TLDI MD 115A SERIES Service Manual

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6. Electric System

1) Battery Capacity

12V100 - 120AH
(800 - 1,000C.C.A)

2) Connection of Battery Cables

1. Single Outboard Installation
1 : Red Sleeve (Positive Side)
2 : Black Sleeve (Negative Side)
3 : Starting Battery
2. Twin Outboard Installation
Be sure to connect negative terminals of the starting
batteries by using common earth lead 4 of which size is
equal to that of the main battery cables.

3) Installation of Battery (ies)

This outboard motor cannot be operated without using battery.
Use battery of 12V.100AH (12V.120AH for use in cold areas)
1. Battery should be stored in battery storage box and
secured to hull to prevent it from falling due to rolling or
pitching or any shock in the place where it is protected
from water spray.
2. When connecting battery cables, connect red cable first,
and then black one. (Reverse the order when
disconnecting.)
Positive cable is the one with red tube on the terminal end.
· Before using battery, thoroughly read
warning label.
· Do not disconnect battery cable during
engine operation.
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CAUTION
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4
Battery Cable
(Red)
Battery Cable
(Black)
TLDI 115A 2007