Battery Inspection - Mercury 200 OptiMax DTS Manual

The gearcase has three anodes. Two anodes are located on
each side of the gearcase, and a third is an anode plate installed
underneath the anti‑ventilation plate. If a trim tab should be
installed, this anode plate will be removed. Another anode is
installed on the bottom of the transom bracket assembly.
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Battery Inspection

The battery should be inspected at periodic intervals to ensure
proper engine starting capability.
IMPORTANT: Read the safety and maintenance instructions
which accompany your battery.
1. Turn off the engine before servicing the battery.
2. Ensure the battery is secure against movement.
3. Battery cable terminals should be clean, tight, and correctly
installed. Positive to positive and negative to negative.
4. Ensure the battery is equipped with a nonconductive shield
to prevent accidental shorting of battery terminals.
MAINTENANCE
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a - Corrosion control
anodes (gearcase)
b - Corrosion control
anode (transom
bracket)
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