Battery Charging - Honda BF8A Owner's Manual

5. Battery charging
The DC receptacle provides 12 V, 5 A current for 12 V battery charging.
The circuit is protected by a 5 A fuse that is accessible by removing the
engine cover.
An electrical plug for the DC receptacle is supplied with your motor.
Wire your charging cord to this plug,
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Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, and
cigarettes away. To prevent the possibility of creating a spark near
the battery, connect the charging cord first to the battery and then to
the outboard motor; when disconnecting the charging cord remove it
from the outboard first.
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Connect the positive battery terminal to the positive charging cord.
Do not reverse the charging cords, or serious damage to the
outboard motor's charging circuit and/or battery may occur.
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When it is not in use, keep the DC receptacle dry and clean by
covering it with the rubber cap provided.
DC RECEPTACLE
PLUG
FUSE HOLDER
FUSE(5A)
The outboard motor's 12 volt output is intended for battery charging
only. Electrical accessories should be connected to the battery as
shown.
DC RECEPTACLE
TO ACCESSORIES
BAlTERY
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