yamaha motor help

[skysail]

Does anyone know what the plug is for that's covered to the left of where is says the fuel to oil ratio? There were some wires plugged into it when i got the motor, I just have no idea what its for.

 

[skysail]

Its a 1986 Yamaha 8 hp.
Can it possibly be a connection to sync it with another motor? The motor did have a clamp on it when I got it, I think that connected it with another motor to steer them both at the same time. But then again, I don't know how the throttles would be sync'd together.
Is it maybe used for running lights, maybe charge a battery like an alternator?
I can't test it because my hose is frozen, gotta wait until spring to start it.

 

[JonBoatfever]

looks kinda like a cigarette outlet, open it up and take a picture of it, I'll look it up online

 

[spotco2]

I think the Yamaha motors over 6HP have a charging circuit on them for keeping a 12v battery charged. They also had an optional electric start that could be installed.

 

[JonBoatfever]

I think the Yamaha motors over 6HP have a charging circuit on them for keeping a 12v battery charged. They also had an optional electric start that could be installed.

+2, after reading, I think its an electric start, or charging circut

 

[skysail]

well here is a picture with it open, its the best quality one i have, hope it helps. Its for sure not a cigerette outlet though..