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Care and storage

Checking the battery bands To install the battery:
Make sure that the battery bands are not (1) Place the battery in the battery compart-
damaged. ment and hook the battery bands onto
the holders.
(2) Connect the positive (+) battery lead (red)
to the positive (+) battery terminal.
NOTICE: Reversal of the battery leads
will damage the electrical parts. [ECJ00262]
(3) Connect the negative (–) battery lead
(black) to the negative (–) battery termi-
nal.
(4) Connect the breather hose to the bat-
tery. WARNING! Fire or explosion
1 Battery band could result if the breather hose is
To store the battery: damaged, obstructed, or not connect-
(1) Clean the battery case using fresh water. ed properly. [EWJ00452]
(2) If the battery terminals are dirty or cor- (5) Make sure that the battery is securely
roded, clean them using a wire brush. held in place.

1 Battery terminal
(3) Apply water-resistant grease to the bat-
tery terminals.
Recommended water-resistant grease:
YAMALUBE MARINE GREASE

(4) Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: Storing the battery in an un-
charged condition can cause perma-
nent battery damage. Check the
battery periodically. [ECJ00103]

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