Maintenance
contains typical checks that apply to many wise, the electrical parts could be dam-
batteries, but you should always refer to the
aged.
battery manufacturer’s instructions.
Connect the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+)
terminal first. Then connect the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal.
Using a single battery
Connect both red cables to the (+) terminal.
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NOTICE
A poorly maintained battery will quickly
deteriorate.
1.
Check the electrolyte level.
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WARNING
Do not leave cable unconnected. If it acci-
dentally contacts the NEGATIVE (-) termi-
nal of the battery, there will be a short
circuit. Electric system damage and a fire
could result.
1
2.
3.
Check the battery’s charge. If your boat
is equipped with the digital speedome-
ter, the voltmeter and low battery alert
functions will help you monitor the bat-
tery’s charge. If the battery needs charg-
ing, consult your Yamaha dealer.
Check the battery connections. They
should be clean, secure, and covered by
an insulating cover. WARNING! Bad
connections can produce shorting or
2
3
ZMU01811
1.
2.
3.
Red cable
Black cable
Battery
arcing
and
cause
an
explosion.
Using an accessory battery
[EWM01912]
Use a connecting cable between the (-) ter-
minals of the starting battery and accessory
battery. See the illustrations of the wiring
connections. This cable must be made from
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Connecting the battery
EWM00572
WARNING
wire equivalent to the starting battery cable.
Mount the battery holder securely in a
dry, well-ventilated, vibration-free loca-
tion in the boat. Install a fully charged bat-
tery in the holder.
EWM00600
WARNING
Use of smaller wire could lead to a fire.
TIP:
Consult your Yamaha dealer about correct
wiring if a battery selector switch is desired.
ECM01124
NOTICE
Do not reverse the battery cables. Other-
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha F50, Yamaha F60, Yamaha F70, Yamaha T50, Yamaha T60 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Download File |
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| 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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