Page 143 - LIT-18626-13-01

SportsBoat_F6H10.book Page 136 Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5:51 PM

Trouble recovery

If the boat battery runs down, the engines after 15 seconds. Continuous crank-
can be started in an emergency using a 12- ing for more than 5 seconds will dis-
volt booster battery and jumper cables. charge the battery and the engines
To connect the jumper cables: will not start. The starter motors may
(1) Connect the positive (+) terminal of the also be damaged if they are engaged
dead battery to the positive (+) terminal continuously for more than 5 seconds.
of the booster battery with the positive
(+) jumper cable. Fuse replacement
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–)
WARNING
jumper cable to the negative (–) terminal
of the booster battery. Do not use fuses of a higher amperage
(3) Connect the other end of the negative (–) than recommended. Substitution with a
jumper cable to an engine hanger. fuse that has an improper rating can cause
NOTICE: Be sure all connections are extensive electrical system damage and
secure and correct before attempting possible fire.
to start the engines. Any wrong con-
If a fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
nection may damage the electrical
fuse.
system.
To replace a fuse:
(1) Open the engine hood. (See page 64.)
(2) While pushing both sides of the fuse box
cover inward, pull the cover toward the
bow and remove it.
1 2

1
5 4 3
1 Negative (–) jumper cable
2 Positive (+) jumper cable
3 Start battery
4 Booster battery
5 Engine hanger
1 Fuse box cover
(4) Start the engines, and then disconnect
the jumper cables by reversing the above
steps. NOTICE: Do not turn the main
switch key or push “START/STOP”
button for more than 5 seconds. If the
engine does not start in 5 seconds, re-
lease the main switch key or
“START/STOP” button and try again

136