TOHATSU MX 50D2, Owner'S Manual

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Note
Minimum recommended battery: 12V, 70AH
(800 Marine Cranking Amp
s (MCA) or 650
Cold Cranking Amp s (CCA))
Specification s and feature s of batterie s vary
among the manufacturer s . Con s ult the
manufacturer for detail s .
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 bat-
tery.

Do not smoke near the battery when the
battery is charging.

Make sure that the battery leads do not
get stuck between the outboard motor
and boat when turning, etc.

The starter motor may fail to operate if
the leads are incorrectly connected.

Be sure to correctly connect the (+) and
(—) leads. If not, the charging system
will be damaged.

Do not disconnect the battery leads
from battery while the engine is operat-
ing, the electrical parts could be dam-
aged.

Always use a fully charged battery.
Do not use a battery that is not recom-
mended. Use of a battery not recom-
mended can lead to poor performance of,
and/or damage to, the electrical system.
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Connect the po s itive lead (+) to the po s -
itive terminal (+) of the battery, and then
connect the negative lead (—). When
di
s connecting the battery alway s
remove the negative lead (—) fir s t. After
connecting the po s itive terminal (+),
s ecurely place a cap on it to prevent
s hort circuit s .
1. Battery cord (red)
2. Battery cord (black)
WARNIN G
CAUTION
CAUTION
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