Honda Outboard Motors BF25A Owner's Manual page 82

11. MAINTENANCE
DC Receptacle (Equipped type only)
DCRECEPTACLE
TO ACCESS0
Refer page 79 for battery requirements
and additional battery handling proce-
dures.
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.
The DC receptacle provides a 12 volt,
6 amp output for battery charging. The
charging circuit is protected by a 15
amp fuse that is mounted inside the
engine cover.
Be sure that the positive (Red) battery
lead is connected to the (+) plug termi-
nal.
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Reversing the battery leads will
damage the charging system and/
or the battery.
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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.
The outboard motor's 12 volt output is
intended for battery charging only.
Electrical accessories should be con-
nected to the battery.
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