Battery Installation - Suzuki DF150 Owner's Manual

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Secure the battery in a dry area of the boat,
away from vibration.
NOTE:
• It is recommended that the battery be
installed in an enclosed battery case.
• When connecting batteries, hexagon-nuts
must be used to secure battery leads to bat-
tery posts.
To hook up the battery, first connect the red
lead from the motor to the positive battery ter-
minal, then connect the black lead to the nega-
tive battery terminal.
Red lead
Sub battery cable
Hexagon-nut
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To remove the battery, first disconnect the black
lead from the negative terminal, then discon-
nect the red lead from the positive terminal.
Connecting and disconnecting the battery as
described above will help minimize the chance
of creating an accidental short circuit and
sparks.
Batteries produce flammable hydrogen
gas and may explode if they are near
flames or sparks.
• Never smoke or cause sparks when
working near the battery. Keep the bat-
tery away from open flames. To avoid
creating a spark when charging the bat-
Black
tery, connect the battery charger cables
lead
to the proper terminals before turning
the charger on.
• Do not place the battery near the fuel
tank.
Battery acid is poisonous and corrosive.
It can cause severe injury and can dam-
age painted surfaces.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing,
and painted surfaces. If battery acid
comes in contact with any of these, flush
immediately with large amounts of water.
If acid contacts the eyes or skin, get
immediate medical attention.
The electrical system or its components
may be damaged if proper battery pre-
cautions are not followed.
• Be sure to attach battery leads cor-
rectly.
• Do not disconnect battery leads from
the battery while the engine is running.
 WARNING
 WARNING
NOTICE