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at the terminals that could ignite bat-
tery gases.
To install the battery:
(1) Place the battery in the battery holder,
and then fasten the battery using the bat-
tery strap.
(2) Connect the positive (+) battery lead (red)
to the positive (+) battery terminal.
NOTICE:
Reversal of the battery leads
will damage the electrical parts.
(3) Connect the negative (–) battery lead
(black) and the ground lead (black) to the
negative (–) battery terminal.
(4) Make sure that the battery is securely
held in place.
(5) Install the battery cover by installing the
nuts.
Battery care (212X / 212S / 212)
If the boat will not be used for more than a
month, remove the battery and store it in a
cool, dark place.
The battery is located in the rear underseat
storage compartment (port).
To remove the battery:
(1) Turn the battery switch to the OFF (red)
position. (See page 39.)
(2) Remove the battery cove by removing
the nuts.
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Nut
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Battery cover
(3) Disconnect the ground lead (black), the
negative (–) battery lead (black), and the
negative (–) amplifier lead (black) (212X).
(4) Disconnect the positive (+) battery lead
(red) and the positive (+) amplifier lead
(red) (212X).
(5) Unfasten the battery strap, and then re-
move the battery from the boat.
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