Battery Installation; Battery Recommendations; Battery Connections - BRP Evinrude E-Tec Series Installation Manual

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Each o utboard requ ires it s own starting ba ttery.
Select a batt ery th at meet s or exceeds the mini-
mum requirements.

Battery Recommendations

Outboard Model
115–300 HP
15–90 HP
Battery Location
Proper installation will prevent b attery movement
while underway.
Secure all batteries in protected locations
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Place battery as close to the outboard as possi-
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ble
Battery location must pro vide a ccess fo r pe ri-
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odic maintenance
Use battery mounting trays or bat tery boxes on
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all battery installations
Connections and terminals must be
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with an insulator
Battery connection s mu st be cle an and free
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from corrosion
Read and un derstand the safety info rmation
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supplied with the battery before installation.
Battery Rating
675 CCA (845 MCA), or
800 CCA (1000 MCA)
below 32°F (0°C)
107 amp-hr in extreme
applications
640 CCA (800 MCA), or
800 CCA (1000 MCA)
below 32° F (0° C)
107 amp-hr in extreme
applications
covered
BATTERY INSTALLATION

Battery Connections

A
WARNING
Keep the battery connections clean, tight,
and insulated to prevent their shorting or
arcing and causing an explosion. If the bat-
tery mounting system does not cover the
connections, install protective covers.
Check often to see that connections stay
clean and tight.
Connect the battery positive (+)
IMPORTANT:
cable to the battery positive (+) post FIRST. Con-
nect the ba ttery ne gative (–) ca ble to th e battery
negative (–) post LAST.
Install a st arwasher on the threaded battery post.
Stack cables from the outboard, then cables from
accessories. Finish this connection with a hex nut.
Marine Style Battery Post
1. Starwasher
2. Hex nut
3. Terminal Insulator
NOTICE
Do not use wing nuts to fasten ANY
battery cables. Wing nuts can loosen and
cause electrical system damage not covered
under warranty.
Tighten a ll conn ections securely. Apply Triple-
Guard grease to prevent corrosion.
BOAT RIGGING
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