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Trouble recovery

tery or fuel vapors, which could cause engine does not start in 5 seconds, re-
an explosion. lease the main switch key or
“START/STOP” button and try again
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 (–)
jumper cable to the negative (–) terminal WARNING
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-
nection may damage the electrical If a fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
system. fuse.
To replace a fuse:
1 2 (1) Open the engine hood. (See page 104.)
(2) While pushing both sides of the fuse box
cover inward, pull the cover toward the
bow and remove it.
3
4
5

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1 Negative (–) jumper cable
2 Positive (+) jumper cable
3 Engine hanger
4 Booster battery
5 Start battery
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 the “START/STOP”
button for more than 5 seconds. If the

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