Connecting The Battery; Disconnecting The Battery - Yamaha F75 Owner's Manual

ECM01920
NOTICE
A poorly maintained battery will quickly
deteriorate.
1. Check the electrolyte level.
2. Check the battery's charge. If your boat is
equipped with the digital speedometer,
the voltmeter and low battery alert func-
tions will help you monitor the battery's
charge. If the battery needs charging,
consult your Yamaha dealer.
3. Check the battery connections. They
should be clean, secure, and covered by
an insulating cover. WARNING! Bad
connections can produce shorting or
arcing and cause an explosion.
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Connecting the battery

EWM00570
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.
ECM01123
NOTICE
Reversal of the battery cables will damage
the electrical parts.
1. Make sure the main switch (on applicable
models) is "
the battery.
2. Connect the red battery cable to the
POSITIVE (+) terminal first. Then con-
nect the black battery cable to the NEGA-
TIVE (-) terminal.
1. Red cable
2. Black cable
3. Battery
3. The electrical contacts of the battery and
cables must be clean and properly con-
nected, or the battery will not start the en-
gine.
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Disconnecting the battery

1. Turn off the battery cut-off switch (if
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equipped) and main switch. NOTICE: If
they are left on, the electrical system
can be damaged.
2. Disconnect the negative cable(s) from
the negative (-) terminal. NOTICE: Al-
ways disconnect all negative (-) ca-
bles first to avoid a short circuit and
damage to the electrical system.
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3. Disconnect the positive cable(s) and re-
move the battery from the boat.
4. Clean, maintain, and store the battery ac-
cording to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
Maintenance
" (off) before working on
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