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Care and storage

Battery care 222XE / 222XD
If the boat will not be used for more than a
month, remove the battery and store it in a 2 3
cool, dark place.
The battery is located in the engine compart- 2
5
ment. 5
To remove the battery: 4
(1) Turn the battery switch to the OFF posi-
tion. (See page 40.) 4 1
(2) Disconnect the ground lead (black) and
the negative (–) battery lead (black).
(3) Disconnect the positive (+) battery lead 1 Positive (+) battery lead (red)
(red). 2 Negative (–) battery lead (black)
(4) Unfasten the battery strap, and then re- 3 Ground lead (black)
move the battery from the boat. 4 EPS ground lead (black)
5 Battery strap
Except for 222XE / 222XD
To store the battery:
1
1 (1) Clean the battery casing and terminals
4 using a mixture of baking soda and water
2 (one tablespoon of baking soda to one
cup of water).
4
2 (2) Apply dielectric grease or petroleum jelly
3 to the battery terminals and to all ex-
3 posed connectors.
(3) If the battery will be stored for a longer
period, check its state of charge (use a
1 Positive (+) battery lead (red)
hydrometer or a voltmeter and load tes-
2 Negative (–) battery lead (black)
ter) at least once a month and recharge
3 Ground lead (black)
the battery if it gets too low.
4 Battery strap
To charge the battery:
(1) Remove the caps from the cells. Add dis-
tilled water if necessary to top up the
electrolyte to the proper level.

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