Hooking Battery back up

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humtere
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Hooking Battery back up

#1 Post by humtere » Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:37 pm

I unhooked battery in Fall to move it. I am just now getting ready to put it back in water. I need confirmation of the wiring.

there are two cables coming from engine one pos/one neg no prob. The other two are from from boat one is red I assume is pos the other is several wires together w/one terminal for battery & I assume this is negative.

It makes sense, just need an ok. I hate it when the battery sparks.

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Re: Hooking Battery back up

#2 Post by MichaelB » Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:52 pm

That would make sense. If you have an ohmmeter you could verify which wires are grounded (negative) but based on your description you're right.

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Re: Hooking Battery back up

#3 Post by cbavier » Tue Mar 15, 2011 5:04 am

Sounds right to me. Next year Tag all the positive so you will be sure. It's easy to forget. I learned years ago to bundle and tag then you don't have to worry if your right. Just don't start the motor until everything is hooked up properly and working.
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Re: Hooking Battery back up

#4 Post by humtere » Tue Mar 15, 2011 6:34 am

Thanks guys. I usually take a picture for reference on something like this & will take your advise into action.

Doing seat repair today & will hook battery up too. Will post results in case I blow up. If you don't hear from me send condolences:)
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