Battery Inspection; Battery Information - Mercury 200 Optimax DTS Owner's Manual

The gearcase has three anodes. Two anodes are located on each side of the gearcase, and a third is an anode
plate installed underneath the anti‑ventilation plate. If a trim tab should be installed, this anode plate will be
removed. Another anode is installed on the bottom of the transom bracket assembly.
a
a - Corrosion control anodes (gearcase)

Battery Inspection

The battery should be inspected at periodic intervals to ensure proper engine starting capability.
IMPORTANT: Read the safety and maintenance instructions which accompany your battery.
1. Turn off the engine before servicing the battery.
2. Add water as necessary to keep the battery full.
3. Make sure the battery is secure against movement.
4. Battery cable terminals should be clean, tight, and correctly installed. Positive to positive and negative to
negative.
5. Make sure the battery is equipped with a nonconductive shield to prevent accidental shorting of battery
terminals.

Battery Information

Hex nuts must be used to secure battery leads to battery posts to avoid loss of electrical power.
• Do not use deep cycle batteries. Engines must use a marine starting battery with 1000 MCA, 800 CCA or
180 Ah.
• When connecting engine battery, hex nuts must be used to secure battery leads to battery posts. Torque
nuts to specification.
Description
Hex nuts
MAINTENANCE
b
b -
CAUTION
!
Nm
13.5
61
or42-1
Corrosion control anode (transom bracket)
lb. in.
120
lb. ft.