new outboard question

Dillsky

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15hp electric start 4 stroke Nissan.......Is it OK to leave the leads for the battery hooked up while the boat is not in use or would it be wise, just to play it safe, to disconnect the positive side?
 

gcboat

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Re: new outboard question

Leaving them hooked should not be a problem at all. If you do decide to disconnect them take off the negative ( - ) lead. :D
 

Dillsky

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Re: new outboard question

Leaving them hooked should not be a problem at all. If you do decide to disconnect them take off the negative ( - ) lead. :D

I figured so, i guess its no different than your car. Though i just read through the owners manual again and it does say that after engine use to disconnect the fuel line and to disconnect the battery cord if the engine will not be used for more than 3 days.
 

po1

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Re: new outboard question

I leave mine one. Never been a problem.
 

TOHATSU GURU

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Re: new outboard question

The battery cables don't matter. Disconnect the fuel line and run the engine dry after each use.

The only time where you really should disconnect the cables is if you leave the boat in the water in an area that is subject to heavy electrolysis action.
 
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Dillsky

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Re: new outboard question

Disconnecting the fuel line and running the engine dry will (by my best guess) run all of the gas out of the carb so it doesn't gum up?????
 

TOHATSU GURU

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Re: new outboard question

Using the choke knob while you are running it dry will, otherwise there would still be a teaspoon of fuel left in the bottom of the bowl.
 
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