Maintenance

ing, 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

EWM00570

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.

ECM01123

NOTICE

Reversal of the battery cables will damage the electrical parts.

1.Make sure the main switch (on applica- ble 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 NEG- ATIVE (-) terminal.

1.Red cable

2.Black cable

3.Battery

3.The electrical contacts of the battery and

cables must be clean and properly con- nected, or the battery will not start the engine.

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 according to the manufacturer’s instruc- tions.

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