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Care and storage

Battery care (3) If the battery will be stored for a longer
If the boat will not be used for more than a period, check its state of charge (use a
month, remove the battery and store it in a hydrometer or a voltmeter and load tes-
cool, dark place. ter) at least once a month and recharge
The battery is located in the engine compart- the battery if it gets too low.
ment. To charge the battery:
To remove the battery: (1) Remove the caps from the cells. Add dis-
(1) Turn the battery switch to the OFF posi- tilled water if necessary to top up the
tion. (See page 37.) electrolyte to the proper level.
(2) Disconnect the ground lead (black) and (2) Follow the battery manufacturer’s in-
the negative (–) battery lead (black). structions for charging. WARNING!
(3) Disconnect the positive (+) battery lead When charging a battery, keep it well
(red). away from sparks and open flames, as
(4) Unfasten the battery strap, and then re- it gives off explosive gases. When us-
move the battery from the boat. ing a battery charger, connect the bat-
tery to the charger before you turn on
3 2
2 the charger. This will prevent sparking
4 at the terminals that could ignite bat-
tery gases.
To install the battery:
(1) Place the battery in the battery holder,
and then fasten the battery using the bat-
tery strap.
(2) Connect the positive (+) battery lead (red)
1 1
to the positive (+) battery terminal.
NOTICE: Reversal of the battery leads
1 Positive (+) battery lead (red)
2 Negative (–) battery lead (black) will damage the electrical parts.
3 Ground lead (black) (3) Connect the negative (–) battery lead
4 Battery strap (black) and the ground lead (black) to the
negative (–) battery terminal.
To store the battery: (4) Make sure that the battery is securely
(1) Clean the battery casing and terminals held in place.
using a mixture of baking soda and water
(one tablespoon of baking soda to one
cup of water).
(2) Apply dielectric grease or petroleum jelly
to the battery terminals and to all ex-
posed connectors.

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