Specifications

Chapter 2: Features / Systems 265 • Owner’s Manual Supplement
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Battery Switch
Battery Switch Positions
The battery switch (located in the
storage area behind the helm seat)
has four (4) positions (see photo
on right);
• Position 1
- Battery 1 provides
power for engine starting and
accessories. Battery 1
(only)
will be charged by the engine
alternator when the engine is
running at high idle or faster.
• Position 2
- Battery 2 provides
power for engine starting and
accessories. Battery 2
(only)
will be charged by the engine
alternator when the engine is
running at high idle or faster.
• Position "BOTH"
- If batteries are low, provides power for engine starting from both batteries. The BOTH
position also allows the charging of both batteries by the engine alternator when the engine is running at high idle
or faster.
• Turn the battery switch to the Off position whenever the boat will be unoccupied for long periods of time.
Battery Switch
Position
Engine Starting Accessories and Lights Engine Alternator Battery Charger
POSITION
1
Battery 1
Provides Start-
ing Power
Battery 1
Provides Power for
Accessories and Lights
Charges
Battery 1
Charges
BOTH
Batteries
POSITION
2
Battery 2
Provides Start-
ing Power
Battery 2
Provides Power for
Accessories and Lights
Charges
Battery 2
Charges
BOTH
Batteries
BOTH
POSITION
BOTH
Batteries
Provide Start-
ing Power
BOTH Batteries Provide
Power for Accessories
and Lights (not advised
unless engine is running)
Charges BOTH
Batteries
Batteries will NOT
Charge Properly
Since the batteries on your boat were dealer-installed, the battery switch positions listed above
may vary. Make sure you get a full explanation of battery switch use from your selling dealer.
NOTICE
POSITION 1
OFF
BATTERY 1
SELECTS
POSITION
POSITION BOTH
BATTERIES
SELECTS BOTH
POSITION 2
BATTERY 2
SELECTS
BATTERY SWITCH
LOCATED BEHIND
HELM SEAT IN
STORAGE AREA