Battery Inspection; Battery Connections And Cables - Mercury Racing 500R Operation And Maintenance Manual

NOTE: It may be necessary to slightly lift the larger gap side of the cowl to
correctly position the alignment guides.
a
b
Port side shown, starboard side similar
a - Cowl alignment guide
b - Bottom cowl
3. Gently push down on the cowl.
4. Push the red lock button and pull the handle. Continue to push the handle
down into the locked position.
5. Close the service access door.

Battery Inspection

The battery should be inspected at periodic intervals to ensure proper engine
starting capability.
IMPORTANT: Read the safety and maintenance instructions which accompany
your battery.
1. Turn off the engine before servicing the battery.
2. Ensure the battery is secure against movement.
3. Battery cable terminals should be clean, tight, and correctly installed.
Positive to positive and negative to negative.
4. Ensure the battery is equipped with a nonconductive shield to prevent
accidental shorting of battery terminals.

Battery Connections and Cables

BATTERY
IMPORTANT: Adhere to Boating industry standards (BIA, ABYC, etc.), federal
standards, and Coast Guard regulations for proper battery installation. Install
the battery cable to meet the pull test requirements and insulate the positive
battery terminal in accordance with regulations.
• Use tapered post connectors or stud connections. Do not use a battery
with wing nut connectors.
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