Honda Marine BF25D Owner's Manual page 41

Battery
For complete information, refer to
the battery manufacturer's
instructions.
Minimum Requirements
12V-52Ah/5HR (65Ah/20HR)
(CCA 420)
Battery Connections
( ) BATTERY TERMINAL
( ) BATTERY TERMINAL
BLACK
Connect the positive (+) battery cable
to the positive (+) battery terminal,
then connect the negative (-) battery
cable to the negative (-) battery
terminal.
The negative (-) battery cable should
always be removed from the battery
before connecting or disconnecting
the positive (+) battery cable, so tools
cannot cause a short circuit if they
touch a grounded part while being
used on the positive (+) battery
terminal fitting.
Be caref ul to avoid connecting the
battery in reverse polarity, as this
will damage the battery-charging
system in the outboard motor.
Do not disconnect the battery
cables while the engine is running.
RED
Disconnecting the cables while the
engine is running will damage the
outboard motor's electrical system.
Battery cable extension: Extending
the original battery cable will
cause the battery voltage to drop
due to the increased length of the
cable and number of connections.
The outboard may not start if the
battery voltage reaching the
engine is too low.
WARNING:
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds.
hands after handling.
INSTALLATION
Battery posts, terminals,
Wash your
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