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Connecting the Battery

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

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8Make sure the main switch (on applica- ble models) is “OFF” before working on the battery.

8Reversal of the battery leads will dam- age the rectifier.

8Connect the RED lead first when installing the battery and disconnect the RED lead last when removing it. Otherwise, the electrical system can be damaged.

8The 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.

8Using a single battery

Connect both red cables 1 and 2 to the

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Do not leave cable 2 unconnected. If it accidentally contacts the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of the battery, there will be a short circuit. Electrical system damage and a fire could result.

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