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of charge. Installing a voltmeter will help
you monitor your battery. If you will not
use the boat for a month or more, re-
move the battery from the boat and store
it in a cool, dark place. Completely re-
charge the battery before using it.
3.
If the battery will be stored for longer
than a month, check the specific gravity
of the fluid at least once a month and re-
charge the battery when it is low.
NOTE:
Consult a Yamaha dealer when charging or
re-charging batteries.
EMU29331
Connecting the battery
WARNING
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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.
CAUTION:
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●
Make sure the main switch (on applica-
ble models) is “
” (off) before work-
ing on the battery.
●
Reversal of the battery cables will dam-
age the electrical parts.
●
Connect the red battery cable first
when installing the battery and discon-
nect the black battery cable first when
removing it. Otherwise, the electrical
parts 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 battery cable to the POSI-
TIVE (+) terminal first. Then connect the
black battery cable to the NEGATIVE (-) ter-
minal.
EMU29370
Disconnecting the battery
Disconnect the BLACK cable from the NEG-
ATIVE (-) terminal first. Then disconnect the
RED cable from the POSITIVE (+) terminal.
EMU29390
Checking top cowling
Check the fitting of the top cowling by push-
ing it with both hands. If it is loose have it re-
paired by your Yamaha dealer.
EMU29400
Coating the boat bottom
A clean hull improves boat performance. The
boat bottom should be kept as clean of ma-
rine growth as possible. If necessary, the
boat bottom can be coated with an anti-foul-
ing paint approved for your area to inhibit
1. Red cable
2. Black cable
3. Battery
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