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Trouble recovery

TIP: 1
The rear platform hatch has interlocks to shut 2
off the engines should the hatch be acciden-
tally opened during operation. The engines
will not restart unless the hatch is closed and 4
latched.
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Jump-starting
WARNING
Severe injury or death may result if you ig-
1 Negative (–) jumper cable
nore any of the following:
2 Positive (+) jumper cable
 If the blower will not operate, ventilate 3 Engine hanger
the engine compartment by opening the 4 Booster battery
engine hood for several minutes before
attempting a jump-start. (4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the
 Do not connect the negative (–) jumper jumper cables by reversing the above
cable to the negative (–) terminal of the steps. NOTICE: Do not turn the main
dead battery. Sparks could ignite bat- switch key for more than 5 seconds. If
tery or fuel vapors, which could cause the engine does not start in 5 seconds,
an explosion. release the main switch key and try
again after 15 seconds. Continuous
If the boat battery runs down, the engine can
cranking for more than 5 seconds will
be started in an emergency using a 12-volt
discharge the battery and the engine
booster battery and jumper cables.
will not start. The starter motor may
To connect the jumper cables:
also be damaged if it is engaged con-
(1) Connect the positive (+) terminal of the
tinuously for more than 5 seconds.
dead battery to the positive (+) terminal
of the booster battery with the positive
Fuse replacement
(+) jumper cable.
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–) WARNING
jumper cable to the negative (–) terminal Do not use fuses of a higher amperage
of the booster battery. than recommended. Substitution with a
(3) Connect the other end of the negative (–) fuse that has an improper rating can cause
jumper cable to an engine hanger. extensive electrical system damage and
NOTICE: Be sure all connections are possible fire.
secure and correct before attempting
to start the engine. 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 56.)
(2) Unfasten the band.

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