Yamaha 20C, Owner'S Manual

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Make sure the main switch (on applica-
ble models) is “OFF” before working on
the battery.
8
Reversal of the battery leads will dam-
age the rectifier.
8
Connect the RED lead first when
installing the battery and disconnect
the RED lead last when removing it.
Otherwise, the electrical system can be
damaged.
8
The electrical contacts of the battery
and cables must be clean and properly
connected, or the battery will not start
the engine.
Connect the RED lead to the POSITIVE (+)
terminal first.
Then connect the BLACK lead to the NEG-
ATIVE (–) terminal.
1
Red lead
2
Black lead
3
Battery
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Disconnecting the Battery
Disconnect the BLACK lead from the NEG-
ATIVE (–) terminal first. Then disconnect
the RED lead from the POSITIVE (+) termi-
nal.
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UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
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