TOHATSU MFS 4C Owner's Manual page 22

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INSTALLATION
contact with your eye, loss of sight. Use
safety glasses and rubber gloves.
In case battery electrolyte comes in con-
tact with:
 Skin, flush thoroughly with water.
 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:
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 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 charge the battery when the
electrolyte level is low. Otherwise, the
battery will be damaged and may cause
malfunction.
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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. If not, the charging system
will be damaged.
 Do not disconnect the battery leads
from battery while the engine is operat-
ing, the electrical parts could be dam-
aged.
 Always use a fully charged battery.
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CAUTION
Do not use a battery that is not recom-
mended. Use of a battery not recom-
mended can lead to poor performance of,
and/or damage to, the electrical system.
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Note
Recommended battery: 12V 40AH/5HR,
350 (Cold Cranking Amps (CCA), In case of
cold whether: 12V 70AH/5HR (650CCA))
Specifications and features of batteries vary
among the manufacturers. Consult the
manufacturer for details.
* The battery should be purchased sepa-
rately and is not supplied with the outboard
motor.
1. Connect the battery cable to the leads
that come from the bottom cowl.
2. Place the battery box in a convenient
position away from possible water
spray. Securely fasten both the box
and the battery so they do not shake
loose.
3. Connect the positive lead (+) to the
positive terminal (+) of the battery, and
then connect the negative lead (—).
W h e n d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e b a t t e r y
always remove the negative lead (—)
first. After connecting the positive ter-
minal (+), securely place a cap on it to
prevent short circuits.
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+
2
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1. Battery cord (red)
2. Battery cord (black)
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