Specifications

MAINTENANCE
90 eng
4. Ensure the battery is equipped with a nonconductive shield
to prevent accidental shorting of battery terminals.
Battery Information
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WARNING
Failure to properly secure the battery leads can result in a loss
of power to the Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) system, leading
to serious injury or death due to loss of boat control. Secure
the battery leads to the battery posts with hex nuts to avoid
loose connections.
• Do not use deep‑cycle batteries. Engines must use a marine
starting battery with 1000 MCA, 800 CCA, or 180 Ah.
• When connecting the engine battery, hex nuts must be used
to secure battery leads to battery posts. Torque nuts to
specification.
Description
Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Hex nuts 13.5 120 –
IMPORTANT: Battery cable size and length is critical. Refer to
engine installation manual for size requirements.