Battery Connections - Honda BF8D Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION

BATTERY CONNECTIONS

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BATTERY
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Honda BF8D/BFP8D/BF9.9D/
BFP9.9D/BF15D/BFP15D and
BF20D outboard motors produce a
12-volt, 6 or 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 designed to charge a ''starting or
cranking'' battery only. It is not
intended to charge a ''deep-cycle''
type battery. 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 (CCA 270).
Types With Manual Start
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.