Connecting The Battery - Yamaha F225C Owner's Manual

Maintenance
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.
EMU35603

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.
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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.
Connecting an accessory battery (optional)
If connecting an accessory battery, consult
your Yamaha dealer about correct wiring. It is
[EWM01910]
recommendable to install the fuse to the isola-
tor lead as shown in the illustration. For the
fuse size, be sure to follow local regulations.
For example, for USA, the ABYC rules (E-11)
should be observed.
" (off) before working on