Evinrude 100 Operator's Manual page 44

If you have automotive battery posts, place a star-
washer on the clamp adapter first, then the main ca-
ble, and then the wires from the accessories.
1. Starwasher
2. Main Cable
3. Accessory wires
Tighten all connections securely and coat the in-
stallation with Triple-Guard grease.
WARNING
Keep the battery connections clean, tight,
and insulated to prevent their shorting or
arcing and causing an explosion. If the bat-
tery mounting system does not cover the
connections, install covers. Check often to
see that connections stay clean and tight.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use wing nuts on battery
connections even if they came with the battery.
Wing nuts can loosen and cause errant warning
signals or electrical system damage.
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- Maintenance
Service
Before servicing the battery or the outboard, re-
move both battery cables from the battery, BLACK
(-) cable first. Keep metal objects from contacting
either battery post.
IMPORTANT: Service electrical components only
while the outboard is NOT running. Be careful when
identifying positive and negative battery cables and
posts. If you touch the wrong post with a battery ca-
ble, even briefly, the charging system will be dam-
aged.
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is acidic — handle with
care. If electrolyte contacts any part of the
body, immediately flush with water and seek
medical attention.
Accessory Battery Connection
Your outboard is equipped with a feature to inde-
pendently charge an accessory battery. The charg-
ing system can charge the cranking and accessory
batteries at the same time. See your DEALER.
IMPORTANT: The accessory battery connection
must only be used to charge a single 12-volt battery
or two 12-volt batteries wired in parallel. The acces-
sory connection must not be used to charge either
battery in a 24-volt system.