4-31EEMU01279¯Connecting the BatteryWARNING@Mount the battery holder securely in adry, well-ventilated, vibration-free loca-tion in the boat. Install a fully chargedbattery in the holder.@CAUTION:@ Make sure the main switch (on applica-ble models) is “OFF” before workingon the battery. Reversal of the battery leads will dam-age the rectifier. Connect the RED lead first wheninstalling the battery and disconnectthe RED lead last when removing it.Otherwise, the electrical system canbe damaged. The electrical contacts of the batteryand cables must be clean and properlyconnected, or the battery will not startthe engine.@Connect the RED lead to the POSITIVE (+)terminal first.Then connect the BLACK lead to the NEGA-TIVE (-) terminal.1 Red lead2 Black lead3 BatteryEMU01280Disconnecting the BatteryDisconnect the BLACK lead from the NEGA-TIVE (-) terminal first. Then disconnect theRED lead from the POSITIVE (+) terminal.
