Battery. TOHATSU BFT 115A, BFT 150A

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Battery

Battery handling differs according to the type of the battery and the instructions described below might not be applicable to the battery of your outboard. Refer to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

Batteries produce explosive gases:

If ignited, an explosion can cause serious injury or blindness. Provide adequate ventilation when charging.

• CHEMICAL HAZARD: Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid.

Contact with eyes or skin, even through clothing, may cause severe burns. Wear a faceshield and protective clothing.

• Keep flames and sparks away, and do not smoke in the area.

ANTIDOTE: If electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush thoroughly with warm water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately.

• POISON: Electrolyte is poison.

ANTIDOTE:

─ External: Flush thoroughly with water.

─ Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk.

Follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil, and call a physician immediately.

• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF

CHILDREN.

UPPER LEVEL

BATTERY CAP

LOWER LEVEL

<Battery Fluid Level>

Check whether the battery fluid is between the upper and lower levels, and check the vent hole in the battery caps for clogging.

If the battery fluid is near or below the lower level, add the distilled water to the upper level.

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<Battery Cleaning>

1. Disconnect the battery cable at the battery negative (–) terminal, then at the battery positive (+) terminal.

2. Remove the battery and clean the battery terminals and battery cable terminals with a wire brush or sand paper.

Clean the battery with a solution of baking soda and warm water, taking care not to get the solution or water in the battery cells. Dry the battery thoroughly.

NEGATIVE (

TERMINAL

– ) POSITIVE (+)

TERMINAL

RED

BLACK

3. Connect the battery positive (+) cable to the battery positive (+) terminal, then the battery negative

(–) cable to the battery negative (–) terminal. Tighten the bolts and nuts securely. Coat the battery terminals with grease.

When disconnecting the battery cable, be sure to disconnect at the battery negative ( – ) terminal first.

To connect, connect at the positive

(+) terminal first, then at the negative ( – ) terminal. Never dis/connect the battery cable in the reverse order, or it causes a short circuit when a tool contacts the terminals.

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Fuse

Fuse

RELAYS

(Do not remove the relays)

SPARE FUSES

(10A, 15A, 30A)

JUNCTION

BOX LID

FUSE PULLER

BLOWN FUSE

If the fuse blows, running the engine will not charge the battery. Before replacing the fuse, check the current ratings of the electrical accessories and ensure that there are no abnormalities.

• Never use a fuse with a different rating from that specified.

Serious damage to the electrical system or a fire may result.

• Disconnect the battery cable at the battery negative ( – ) terminal before replacing the fuse.

Failure to do so may cause a short circuit.

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45°

FUSE PULLER

FUSE HOLDER

FUSES (10A, 15A, 30A)