Specifications

Chapter 11: Electrical System
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12-Volt DC System
Battery
The battery supplies electricity for lights, 12-Volt accessories, and engine and generator starting.
The Electrical section of Chapter 8, in the Sport Boat Owner’s Manual, provides battery care and maintenance
instructions.
Battery Switch (If Equipped With Two Batteries)
• "Stand-by Loads", such as the automatic bilge pump,
and the stereo memory, are not affected by the battery
switch. Stand-by loads bypass the battery switch and
are wired directly to the battery.
• Turn the battery switch to the Off position whenever
the boat will be unoccupied for long periods of time.
Battery Switch Positions
BATTERY SWITCH
POSITIONS
ENGINE
STARTING
ACCESSORIES & LIGHTS
ENGINE
ALTERNATOR
POSITION
"1"
Battery 1
Provides
Starting Power
Battery 1
Provides Power for
Accessories and Lights
Charges
Battery 1
POSITION
"2"
Battery 2
Provides
Starting Power
Battery 2
Provides Power for
Accessories and Lights
Charges
Battery 2
"BOTH"
POSITION
BOTH Batteries
Provide
Starting Power
BOTH Batteries Provide Power for
Accessories and Lights (not
advised unless engine is running)
Charges
BOTH Batteries
SHOCK & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
When the engine is running, NEVER turn Off the battery switch or disconnect the bat-
tery cables. Doing either could cause damage to your boat’s engine and/or electrical
system components.
CAUTION
!
BATTERY
SWITCH
Since your boat’s batteries were installed by your dealer, the battery switch positions listed
below may vary. Make sure your selling dealer fully explains how to use the battery switches.
NOTICE