TOHATSU MFS 4C Manuel De L'utilisateur page 24

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INSTALLATION
contact with your eye, loss of sight. Use
safety glasses and rubber gloves.
In case battery electrolyte comes in con-
tact with:
Skin, flush thoroughly with water.
Eye, flush thoroughly with water, and
then seek immediate medical treatment.
In case battery electrolyte is swallowed:
Seek immediate medical treatment.
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Battery generates explosive hydrogen gas.
Be sure to:
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Charge the battery in a well-ventilated
place.
Place the battery away from any source
of fire, sparks and open flames such as
burners or welding equipment.
Do not charge the battery when the
electrolyte level is low. Otherwise, the
battery will be damaged and may cause
malfunction.
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Make sure that the battery leads do not
get stuck between the outboard motor
and boat when turning, etc.
The starter motor may fail to operate if
the leads are incorrectly connected.
Be sure to correctly connect the (+) and
(—) leads. If not, the charging system
will be damaged.
Do not disconnect the battery leads
from battery while the engine is operat-
ing, the electrical parts could be dam-
aged.
Always use a fully charged battery.
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Do not use a battery that is not recom-
mended. Use of a battery not recom-
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CAUTION
mended can lead to poor performance of,
and/or damage to, the electrical system.
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Note
Recommended battery: 12V 40AH/5HR,
350 (Cold Cranking Amps (CCA), In case of
cold whether: 12V 70AH/5HR (650CCA))
Specifications and features of batteries vary
among the manufacturers. Consult the
manufacturer for details.
* The battery should be purchased sepa-
rately and is not supplied with the outboard
motor.
1. Connect the battery cable to the leads
that come from the bottom cowl.
2. Place the battery box in a convenient
position away from possible water
spray. Securely fasten both the box
and the battery so they do not shake
loose.
3. Connect the positive lead (+) to the
positive terminal (+) of the battery, and
then connect the negative lead (—).
W h e n d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e b a t t e r y
always remove the negative lead (—)
first. After connecting the positive ter-
minal (+), securely place a cap on it to
prevent short circuits.
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+
2
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1. Battery cord (red)
2. Battery cord (black)
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