Connecting The Battery - Yamaha F6 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Drink large quantities of water or milk
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followed by milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Get immediate
medical attention.
Batteries also generate explosive hydro-
gen gas; therefore, you should always fol-
low these preventive measures:
Charge batteries in a well-ventilated ar-
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ea.
Keep batteries away from fire, sparks, or
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open flames (for example: welding
equipment, lighted cigarettes, and so
on.)
DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
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dling batteries.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTIC
FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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CAUTION:
A poorly maintained battery will quickly
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deteriorate.
Ordinary tap water contains minerals
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harmful to a battery, and should not be
used for topping up.
1. Check the electrolyte level at least once a
month. Fill to the manufacturer's recom-
mended level when necessary. Top up
only with distilled water (or pure de-ion-
ized water suitable to use in batteries).
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2. Always keep the battery in a good state of
charge. Installing a voltmeter will help
you monitor your battery. If you will not
use the boat for a month or more, remove
the battery from the boat and store it in a
cool, dark place. Completely recharge
the battery before using it.
3. If the battery will be stored for longer than
a month, check the specific gravity of the
fluid at least once a month and recharge
the battery when it is low.
NOTE:
Consult a Yamaha dealer when charging or
re-charging batteries.
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Connecting the battery

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WARNING
Mount the battery holder securely in a dry,
well-ventilated, vibration-free location in
the boat. Install a fully charged battery in
the holder.
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CAUTION:
Make sure the main switch (on applica-
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ble models) is "
on the battery.
Reversal of the battery cables will dam-
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age the electrical parts.
Connect the red battery cable first when
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installing the battery and disconnect the
black battery cable first when removing
it. Otherwise, the electrical parts can be
damaged.
The electrical contacts of the battery
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and cables must be clean and properly
connected, or the battery will not start
the engine.
" (off) before working