Baja Marine Outlaw 23 - Manual (Page 51)

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The 12 volt drect current (DC) electrcal system
(smlar to that n your car or truck) derves ts power
from the battery. an engne-drven alternator keeps
the battery n a charged condton. The battery
voltage s ndcated by the voltmeter on the helm
panel. The negatve termnal of the battery s
attached to the groundng studs of the engne.
ask your dealer for a careful analyss of DC power
needs on your boat. It may be necessary to add
batteres or auxlary chargng methods to supply
adequate power for any addtonal accessores you
wsh to add.
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The battery nstalled n your boat has been selected
for ts ablty to furnsh startng power based on
engne startng requrements, as well as ts ablty to
power the DC accessores attached to the electrcal
system. your Engne Operator's Manual ndcates
the recommended battery for the engne nstalled
n your boat.
To remove the battery cables:
1. Turn off all tems drawng power from the
battery.
2. Remove the negatve cable frst, then the
postve cable. To replace the cables, frst
replace the postve cable, then the negatve.
Battery Maintenance
• Check the fluid level in the cells approximately
every 4 weeks, and weekly n summer and hot
zones.
• The fluid level must be between the lower and
upper markngs.
• Replensh only wth dstlled water. Do not use
metal funnels.
• Coat battery termnal clamps wth slcone
grease. keep batteres clean and dry.
Battery lfe s shortened f t s draned to zero
charge before rechargng. It s recommended that
a battery not be dscharged more than 50 percent.
If the battery does become run down, recharge t
as soon as possble.
Runnng the engne to recharge the battery may not
be effectve. The alternator only creates chargng
power at hgher engne speeds, so smply dlng or
trollng wll not generate enough power to recharge
the battery.
If you need to charge a battery, only use a battery
charger desgned to charge automotve/marne
batteres. Use charger only when batteres are
dsconnected from the boat's electrcal crcut.
Follow the charger nstructons.
If your boat wll not be used for several weeks
or more, remove the batteres from the boat and
connect them to a charger.
b. i
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p
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all electrcal components n the engne compartment
must be gnton-protected to avod the possblty of
creatng sparks n a gasolne envronment.
DO NOT USE JUMPER CABLES IN THE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT.
They can cause an explosion from sparks.
DANGER
!
!
DANGER
A battery will explode if a flame or spark ignites the
free hydrogen given off during charging.
Never use an open flame or strike sparks in the
battery area.
To prevent arcing or damage to the alternator, always
disconnect battery cables before doing any work on
the engine's electrical system.
!
CAUTION