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Connecting the Battery

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.

CAUTION:

●Make sure the main switch (on applica- ble models) is “OFF” before working on the battery.

●Reversal of the battery leads will dam- age the rectifier.

●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.

●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 NEGATIVE (-) terminal.

1Red lead

2Black lead

3Battery

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Disconnecting the Battery

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

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