Transom Angle Adjustment; Batteryconnectlons - Honda Outboard motor BF8D/9.9D Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION
TRANSOM ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
Use the transom angle adjusting rod (p.
33) to adjust the angle of the outboard
motor so the propeller is perpendicular to
the surface of the water.
BATTERY CONNECTIONS
BATTERY
Honda BF8D/BFP8D/BF9.9D and
BFP9.9D outboard motors produce a 12-
volt, 12-ampere battery-charging current
and are equipped for connection to a 12-
volt battery. The battery-charging circuit
is protected by a 20-ampere fuse located
in the engine compartment.
The outboard motor's 12-volt output is
intended for battery charging only. Lights
and electrical accessories for the boat
should be connected to the battery.
The battery should be kept in a corrosion-
resistant battery box that is securely
mounted in a location away from the fuel
tank and protected from water and direct
sunlight.
Types With Electric Starter
These types are equipped with battery
cables. The positive (+) cable has a red
band at the battery connector. The
negative (-) cable has a black band at the
battery connector.
For electric starter operation, use a 12-
volt battery with an ampere-hour rating of
at least 35 Ah.
Types Without Electric Starter
These types are equipped with a 12-volt
dc battery-charging receptacle which can
be wired to a 12-volt battery to power
lights and electrical accessories for the
boat.
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