Mercury Jet OptiMax 80 Manual page 117

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OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Battery cable size and length is critical. Refer to
engine installation manual for size requirements.
Decal needs to be placed on or near battery box for future service
reference. One 5/16 in. and one 3/8 in. hex nut are supplied per
battery for wing nut replacement. Metric hex nuts are not supplied.
BATTERY CABLE CONNECTIONS
Single Outboard
a -
Red sleeve ‑ Positive (+)
b -
Black sleeve ‑ Negative (–)
c -
Cranking battery
NOTICE - DTS & OptiMax Engines
DO NOT USE DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES!
DTS (Digital Throttle and Shift) applications and
OptiMax engines must use a marine starting
battery with 1000 MCA, 800 CCA, or 180 Ah. rating.
IMPORTANT:
Battery cable size and length is critical. Refer to
engine installation manual for size requirements.
Place decal on or near battery box for future service
reference. 5/16" and 3/8" hex nuts supplied for wing
nut replacement. Metric hex nuts not supplied.
b
(-) (-)
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13.5Nm (120 lbs. in.)
DO NOT
USE WING
NUTS
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a
(+)
(+)
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