Battery Connections - Honda BF4A Operation And Maintenance Ma

Battery Connections

Use a battery which has 12V-28 Ah
or more specifications.
The battery is an optional part (i.e.
part to be purchased separately from
the outboard motor).
Batteries produce explosive gases:
If ignited, an explosion can cause
serious injury or blindness. Provide
adequate ventilation when charging.
• CHEMICAL HAZARD: Battery
electrolyte contains sulfuric acid.
Contact with eyes or skin, even
through clothing, may cause
severe burns. Wear a faceshield
and protective clothing.
• Keep flames and sparks away,
and do not smoke in the area.
ANTIDOTE: If electrolyte gets
into your eyes, flush thoroughly
with warm water for at least 15
minutes and call a physician
immediately.
• POISON: Electrolyte is poison.
ANTIDOTE:
─ External: Flush thoroughly
with water.
─ Internal: Drink large
quantities of water or milk.
Follow with milk of magnesia
or vegetable oil, and call a
physician immediately.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
Place the battery in the battery box
and fix the battery box securely to the
hull.
Install the battery box in a location
such that it does not topple over while
the boat is cruising or is not exposed
to spray or direct of sunlight.
INSTALLATION
(+) TERMINAL
(–) TERMINAL
RED
TERMINAL
COVER
BLACK TERMINAL COVER
Connect the battery charge cables:
1. Connect the cable with the red
terminal cover to the positive (+)
terminal of the battery.
2. Connect the cable with the black
terminal cover to the negative (–)
terminal of the battery.
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