Battery Information - Mercury Jet OptiMax 80 Manual

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Battery Information

Hex nuts must be used to secure battery leads to the battery
posts to avoid loss of electrical power.
Do not use deep‑cycle batteries. Engines must use a marine
starting battery with 1000 MCA, 800 CCA, or 180 Ah.
When connecting engine battery, hex nuts must be used to
secure battery leads to battery posts. Torque nuts to
specification.
Description
Hex nuts
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.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
!
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.
Nm
13.5
13.5Nm (120 lbs. in.)
DO NOT
USE WING
NUTS
37-895387
71
lb. in.
lb. ft.
120
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