Yamaha 115C Owner's Manual page 97

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Connecting the Battery
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Mount the battery holder securely in a
dry, well-ventilated, vibration-free loca-
tion in the boat. Install the fully charged
battery in the holder.
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8 Make sure the main switch (on applica-
ble models) is "OFF" before working on
the battery.
8 Reversal of the battery leads will dam-
age the rectifier.
8 Connect the RED lead first when
installing the battery and disconnect
the RED lead last when removing it.
Otherwise, the electrical system can be
damaged.
8 The electrical contacts of the battery
and cables must be clean and properly
connected, or the battery will not start
the engine.
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Connect the RED lead to the POSITIVE (+)
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terminal first. Then connect the BLACK
lead to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal.
8 Using a single battery
Connect both red cables 1 and 2 to the
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(+) terminal.
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Do not leave cable 2 unconnected. If it
accidentally contacts the NEGATIVE (-)
terminal of the battery, there will be a
short circuit. Electrical system damage
and a fire could result.
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