Battery Charge Cable - Honda BF4A Operation And Maintenance Ma

INSTALLATION
• Be sure to connect the (+) side
battery cable first. When
disconnecting the cables,
disconnect the (–) side first then
the (+) side.
• Unless the cables are properly
connected to the terminals, the
battery is not charged.
• Be careful to avoid connecting the
battery in reverse polarity, as this
will damage the
battery-charging system in the
outboard motor.
• Do not disconnect the battery
cables while the engine is
running. Disconnecting the
cables while the engine is
running, will damage the
outboard motor's electrical
system.
• Do not place the fuel tank near
the battery.
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Battery Charge Cable

(Equipped type)
BATTERY CHARGE
CABLE
The battery charge cable provides a
12 volt, 6 amp. output for battery
charging.
The charging circuit is protected by a
15 amp. fuse that is attached to the
battery charge cable.
BATTERY
– TO ACCESSORIES
• Reversing the battery leads will
damage the charging system and/
or the battery.
• When it is not in use, keep the
DC charging cable dry and clean
by covering it with the insulation
sheet.
The outboard motor's 12 volt output
is intended for battery charging only.
Electrical accessories should be
connected to the battery as shown.