Maintenance
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NOTICE
ECM01920
A poorly maintained battery will quickly
deteriorate.
1.
Check the electrolyte level.
2.
Check the battery’s charge. If your boat is
equipped with the digital speedometer,
the voltmeter and low battery alert func-
tions will help you monitor the battery’s
charge. If the battery needs charging,
consult your Yamaha dealer.
3.
Check the battery connections. They
should be clean, secure, and covered by
an insulating cover.
WARNING! Bad
connections can produce shorting or
arcing and cause an explosion.
[EWM01910]
EMU29333
Connecting the battery
WARNING
EWM00570
Mount the battery holder securely in a dry,
well-ventilated, vibration-free location in
the boat. Install a fully charged battery in
the holder.
NOTICE
ECM01123
Reversal of the battery cables will damage
the electrical parts.
1.
Make sure the main switch (on applicable
models) is “
” (off) before working on
the battery.
2.
Connect the red battery cable to the
POSITIVE (+) terminal first. Then con-
nect the black battery cable to the NEGA-
TIVE (-) terminal.
3.
The electrical contacts of the battery and
cables must be clean and properly con-
nected, or the battery will not start the en-
gine.
EMU29371
Disconnecting the battery
1.
Turn off the battery cut-off switch (if
equipped) and main switch.
NOTICE:
If
they are left on, the electrical system
can be damaged.
[ECM01930]
2.
Disconnect the negative cable(s) from
the negative (-) terminal.
NOTICE:
Al-
ways disconnect all negative (-) ca-
bles first to avoid a short circuit and
damage to the electrical system.
[ECM01940]
3.
Disconnect the positive cable(s) and re-
move the battery from the boat.
4.
Clean, maintain, and store the battery ac-
cording to the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
1. Red cable
2. Black cable
3. Battery
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