Battery Will Not Hold Charge; Battery Will Not Charge With Charger - Mercury Avator 7.5e Operation, Maintenance And Installation Manual

Possible causes
Tiller control throttle or remote
control throttle not working
correctly.
Damaged or improper size
propeller.
Boat overloaded or load
improperly distributed.
Excessive water in bilge.
Boat bottom is dirty or
damaged.

Battery Will Not Hold Charge

IMPORTANT: Imminent and permanent battery failure can be caused by each
of the following abusive scenarios: Battery overheating, storing the battery for
extended periods while depleted, punctures to the battery casing, damage from
dropping, water submersion, or incorrectly connecting external wiring creating a
short circuit. Never try to use a battery that has case damage, was submerged,
short circuited, or has a fault indicating failure on the LED battery status lights.
Refer to Battery State Of Charge (SOC) Status.
Possible Causes
Battery connections are loose or
corroded.
The outboard is being used in
environment at or below freezing
temperatures 0 °C (32 °F).
Worn out or inefficient battery.
Unapproved electrical accessories
drawing power from the Avator
battery.
Defective battery or electrical
components.

Battery Will Not Charge with Charger

Possible Causes
Charger not compatible
with Avator outboard.
Poor connection between
the charger and the
battery.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Recommended maintenance
Check operation for free travel and ensure
that there are no faults.
Refer to Specifications or Propeller
Replacement.
Distribute the weight evenly.
Drain water from the bilge.
Clean the boat.
Recommended Maintenance
IMPORTANT: Do not use any charger except
Mercury Avator specific chargers. Aftermarket
chargers may damage the battery.
Ensure full engagement of the connectors
between the battery and charger.
Recommended Maintenance
The outboard needs to be serviced by an
authorized technician.
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