Nautique SPORT NAUTIQUE 216 - Manual (Page 153)

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Battery Maintenance
Section 8
Correct Craft, Inc.
The battery cables should be removed
from the battery when the boat is placed in storage, on
display, or in transit. This will eliminate the possibility of
the engine accidentally starting without a supply of
cooling water and may damage the engine.
Wear eye protection and rubber gloves when working on
or around batteries.
• DO NOT charge or use a battery booster to start your
engine. Always charge the battery outside of the boat.
The vented fumes can lead to an explosion or fire.
• Take care when connecting or disconnecting a battery
charger. Be sure the charger is turned off and
unplugged from power source when you clip on/off
the connecting clamps. Make sure you have a solid
connection with the charging clamps.
Poor
connections are common causes of electrical arcs
which can cause an explosion.
Follow the
instructions.
• Use a voltmeter or hydrometer to check the battery
charge condition.
• DO NOT smoke or bring a flame near a battery at any
time.
• DO NOT have your head directly above a battery when
making or breaking electrical connections.
• DO NOT use a metal object to spark between battery
posts to check if the battery is charged.
• DO NOT make or break electrical circuits at the battery
terminals; a spark will occur when a live circuit is
opened or made.
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