Battery Installation - TOHATSU MFS 75A Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION
that there is enough distance between
bottom cowl and water surface to prevent
water from entering the engine.
Make sure to mount the engine in correct
position. If outboard motor is mounted
incorrectly, water may intrude the engine
from openings of the bottom cowl while
cruising. Exposing the engine to such con-
dition may result in severe damage to the
engine.
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Mounting the outboard motor
The outboard motor is secured to the
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boat transom through the 4 bolts with
flat washers and nylon locking nuts.
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The outboard motor may displace or come
off from the boat, if the mounting bolts
loose, possibly resulting in lost of control
and /or serious personal injury. Check the
mounting bolt tightness on a regular basis.
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1. Bolt (12 mm × lenght 105 mm)
2. Washer (large diameter
3. Nylon locking nut
4. Washer (small diameter)
WARNING
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3
4
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Note
Do not reuse nylon locking nut.
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2. Battery installation

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WARNING
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid
and is hazardous, causes a burn if come in
contact with your skin, and poisonous if
swallowed.
Keep batter y and electroly te away from
reach of children.
When handling the battery, be sure to:
Read all warnings shown on the battery
case.
Prevent electrolyte from coming in con-
tact with any part of your body. Contact
can cause serious burn or, if come in con-
tact with your eye, loss of sight. Use
safety glasses and rubber gloves.
In case you came in contact with battery
electrolyte:
For skin, flush thoroughly with water.
For eye, flush thoroughly with water, and
then seek immediate medical treatment.
In case battery electrolyte is swallowed:
Seek immediate medical treatment.
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WARNING
Battery generates explosive hydrogen gas.
Be sure to:
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated
place.
Place the battery away from any source of
fire, sparks and open flames such as
burners or welding equipment.
Do not smoke near the battery when the
battery is charging.