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Trouble recovery

tery or fuel vapors, which could cause button for more than 5 seconds. If the
an explosion. engine does not start in 5 seconds, re-
lease the main switch key or
If the boat battery runs down, the engines
“START/STOP” button and try again
can be started in an emergency using a 12-
after 15 seconds. Continuous crank-
volt booster battery and jumper cables.
ing for more than 5 seconds will dis-
To connect the jumper cables:
charge the battery and the engines
(1) Connect the positive (+) terminal of the
will not start. The starter motors may
dead battery to the positive (+) terminal
also be damaged if they are engaged
of the booster battery with the positive
continuously for more than 5 seconds.
(+) jumper cable.
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–)
Fuse replacement
jumper cable to the negative (–) terminal
of the booster battery. WARNING
(3) Connect the other end of the negative (–) Do not use fuses of a higher amperage
jumper cable to an engine hanger. than recommended. Substitution with a
NOTICE: Be sure all connections are fuse that has an improper rating can cause
secure and correct before attempting extensive electrical system damage and
to start the engines. Any wrong con- possible fire.
nection may damage the electrical
system. If a fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
fuse.
To replace a fuse:
(1) Open the engine hood. (See page 111.)
(2) While pushing both sides of the fuse box
cover inward, pull the cover toward the
bow and remove it.
1 2
1800 cc engine models

5 4 3
1
1 Negative (–) jumper cable
2 Positive (+) jumper cable
3 Start battery
4 Booster battery
5 Engine hunger
(4) Start the engines, and then disconnect 1 Fuse box cover
the jumper cables by reversing the above
steps. NOTICE: Do not turn the main
switch key or push the “START/STOP”

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