Installing The Battery - TOHATSU M 60C Owner's Manual

6. Installing the battery

Note
Minimum recommended battery :
12V, 70AH (800 Marine Cranking
Amps (MCA) or 650 Cold Cranking
Amps (CCA)) Specifications and
features of batteries vary among
the manufacturers. Consult the
manufacturer for details.
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Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric
acid and thus is hazardous, causing
a burn if it comes in contact with your
skin, or poisonous if swallowed.
KEEP BATTERY AND ELECTROLYTE
AWAY FROM REACH OF CHILDREN
When handling the battery, be sure to:
• Read all warnings shown on the
battery case
• Prevent electrolyte from coming
in contact with any part of your
body. Contact can cause serious
burn or, if it comes in contact with
your eye, loss of sight. Use safety
glasses and rubber gloves.
In case battery electrolyte comes in
contact with:
• Skin, flush thoroughly with water.
• Eye, flush thoroughly with water,
and then seek immediate medical
treatment.
In case battery electrolyte is
swallowed:
• Seek immediate medical treatment.
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Battery generates explosive
hydrogen gas. Be sure to:
• Charge the battery in a well-
ventilated place.
• Place the battery away from any
source of fire, sparks and open
flames such as burners or welding
equipment.
• Do not smoke when handling the
battery.
• Do not smoke near the battery
when the battery is charging.
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• Make sure that the battery cords
do not get stuck between the
outboard motor and boat when
turning, etc.
• The starter motor may fail to
operate if the cords are incorrectly
connected.
• Be sure to correctly connect the (+)
and (−) cords. If not, the charging
system will be damaged.
• Do not disconnect the battery
cords from battery while the
engine is operating, the electrical
parts could be damaged.
• Always use a fully charged
battery.
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Do not use a battery that is not
recommended. Use of a battery
not recommended can lead to poor
performance of, and/or damage to,
the electrical system.
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