HONDA BF20D - Manual (Page 41)

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Battery Terminals
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Wash your
hands after handling.
BLACK or GREEN
( ) TERMINAL
( ) TERMINAL
RED
Be caref ul to avoid connecting the
battery in reverse polarity, as this
will damage the battery-charging
system in the outboard motor.
Do not disconnect the battery
cables while the engine is running.
Disconnecting the cables while the
engine is running, will damage the
outboard motor’s electrical system.
Connect the positive (+) battery cable
to the positive (+) battery terminal,
then connect the negative (-) battery
cable to the negative (-) battery
terminal.
The negative (-) battery cable should
always be removed from the battery
before connecting or disconnecting
the positive (+) battery cable, so tools
cannot cause a short circuit if they
touch a grounded part while being
used on the positive (+) battery
terminal fitting.
Battery posts, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds.
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