TOHATSU MFS 75A Owner's Manual page 23

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CAUTION
Make sure that the battery leads do not
get stuck between the outboard motor
and boat when turning, etc.
The starter motor may fail to operate if
the leads are incorrectly connected.
Be sure to correctly connect the (+) and
(—) leads. Do not reverse the batter y
leads. Otherwise, the electrical system
will be damaged.
Do not disconnect the battery leads from
battery while the engine is operating, the
electrical parts could be damaged.
Always use a fully charged battery.
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CAUTION
Do not use a batter y that is not recom-
mended. Use of a battery not recommended
can lead to poor performance of, and/or
damage to the electrical system.
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Note
Minimum batter y requirements: 12v
70Ah/20HR, 512 Cold Cranking Amps
(CCA).
Larger capacity battery is required when it
is used under a freezing condition.
Recommend connecting only the engine
battery cables to the starting battery.
Specifications and features of battery vary
by manufacturers.
Consult the manufacturer for details.
* The battery should be purchased sepa-
rately and is not supplied with the out-
board motor.
1. Place the battery box in a convenient
position and away from possible water
spray. Securely fasten both the box
and the battery so they do not shake
loose.
2. Connect the positive leads (+) to the
positive terminal (+) of the battery,
and then connect the negative lead
(—). When disconnecting the battery,
always remove the negative lead (—)
first. After connecting the positive
terminal (+), securely place a cap on it
to prevent short circuits.
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1. Starter cable (red)
2. Battery cable (red)
3. Battery cable (black)
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Note
Do not use wing nuts to fasten battery
cables.
Wing nuts tend to loosen and cause
electrical system damage.
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