Maintenance

2.Always keep the battery in a good state of charge. Installing a voltmeter will help you monitor your battery. If you will not use the boat for a month or more, re- move the battery from the boat and store it in a cool, dark place. Completely re- charge the battery before using it.

3.If the battery will be stored for longer than a month, check the specific gravity of the fluid at least once a month and re- charge the battery when it is low.

NOTE:

Consult a Yamaha dealer when charging or re-charging batteries.

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Connecting the battery

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WARNING

Mount the battery holder securely in a dry, well-ventilated, vibration-free location in the boat. Install a fully charged battery in the holder.

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CAUTION:

●Make sure the main switch (on applica- ble models) is “” (off) before work- ing on the battery.

●Reversal of the battery cables will dam- age the electrical parts.

●Connect the red battery cable first

when installing the battery and disconnect the black battery cable first when removing it. Otherwise, the electrical parts can be damaged.

●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 battery cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal first. Then connect the black battery cable to the NEGATIVE (-) ter- minal.

1.Red cable

2.Black cable

3.Battery

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Disconnecting the battery

Disconnect the BLACK cable from the NEGATIVE (-) terminal first. Then disconnect the RED cable from the POSITIVE (+) terminal.

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Checking top cowling

Check the fitting of the top cowling by pushing it with both hands. If it is loose have it repaired by your Yamaha dealer.

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