Maintenance
q
Drink large quantities of water or milk
followed by milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Get immediate
medical attention.
2.
3.
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, remove
the battery from the boat and store it in a
cool, dark place. Completely recharge
the battery before using it.
If the battery will be stored for longer than
a month, check the specific gravity of the
fluid at least once a month and recharge
the battery when it is low.
Batteries also generate explosive hydro-
gen gas; therefore, you should always fol-
low these preventive measures:
q
Charge batteries in a well-ventilated ar-
ea.
Keep batteries away from fire, sparks, or
q
open
flames (for example: welding
equipment, lighted cigarettes, and so
on.)
DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
dling batteries.
NOTE:
Consult a Yamaha dealer when charging or
re-charging batteries.
q
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTIC
FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
EMU29331
Connecting the battery
EWM00570
WARNING
ECM00360
CAUTION:
Mount the battery holder securely in a dry,
well-ventilated, vibration-free location in
the boat. Install a fully charged battery in
the holder.
q
A poorly maintained battery will quickly
deteriorate.
q
Ordinary tap water contains minerals
harmful to a battery, and should not be
used for topping up.
ECM01121
CAUTION:
q Make sure the main switch (on applica-
1.
Check the electrolyte level at least once a
month. Fill to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended level when necessary. Top up
only with distilled water (or pure de-ion-
ized water suitable to use in batteries).
ble models) is“
” (off) before working
on the battery.
q Reversal of the battery cables will dam-
age the electrical parts.
q
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.
q
The electrical contacts of the battery
and cables must be clean and properly
connected, or the battery will not start
the engine.
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha F6, Yamaha F8, Yamaha T8 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| Download File |
|
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Yamaha Motor. Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA - Support Customer Relations for US: 1-800-962-7926
Yamaha Boats: 1-800-962-7926 Yamaha Outboard Customer Relations: 1-866-894-1626 , Yamaha Outboard |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | yamaha-motor.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Yamaha Motor Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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