Connecting The Battery; Disconnecting The Battery; Checking Top Cowling; Coating The Boat Bottom - Yamaha F6A Owner's Manual

NOTE:
Consult a Yamaha dealer when charging or
re-charging batteries.
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Connecting the battery

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WARNING
Mount the battery holder securely in a dry,
well-ventilated, vibration-free location in
the boat. Install a fully charged battery in
the holder.
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CAUTION:
Make sure the main switch (on applica-
G
ble models) is "
on the battery.
Reversal of the battery cables will dam-
G
age the electrical parts.
Connect the red battery cable first when
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installing the battery and disconnect the
black battery cable first when removing
it.
The electrical contacts of the battery
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and cables must be clean and properly
connected, or the battery will not start
the engine.
Connect the red battery cable to the POSI-
TIVE (+) terminal first. Then connect the black
battery cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal.
1. Red cable
" (off) before working
2. Black cable
3. Battery
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Disconnecting the battery

Disconnect the BLACK cable from the NEGA-
TIVE (-) terminal first. Then disconnect the
RED cable from the POSITIVE (+) terminal.
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Checking top cowling

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CAUTION:
Be sure the cowling is closed securely and
that there are no gaps. A loose or improp-
erly fitting cover could allow water into the
engine.
Check the fitting of the top cowling by pushing
it with both hands. If it is loose have it repaired
by your Yamaha dealer.
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Coating the boat bottom

A clean hull improves boat performance. The
boat bottom should be kept as clean of marine
growth as possible. If necessary, the boat bot-
tom can be coated with an anti-fouling paint
approved for your area to inhibit marine
growth.
Do not use anti-fouling paint which includes
copper or graphite. These paints can cause
more rapid engine corrosion.
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