Baja Outlaw 23, Owner'S Manual

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23 Outlaw
®
6.2
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Speed changes you. TM.
Protectve termnal covers, such as rubber boots
on electrcal connectons, must be n place when
engne s operatng or when workng n the engne
compartment.
Jumper cables are not gnton-protected. DO nOT
UsE jumper cables n the engne compartment. The
engne compartment may accumulate dangerous
explosve gasolne fumes/vapors and hydrogen gas
from batteres beng charged. a spark produced
when connectng a jumper cable can cause an
exploson.
c. b
reakers anD
/
or
f
uses
If you need to replace a fuse or breaker, use only
the same amperage as the original and is rated
for marine use. It s recommended that you carry
spare fuses.
If a fuse or breaker s replaced wth one of lower
amperage, it will be insufficient to carry the electrical
load of the equpment t s connected to and wll
cause nusance fuse falure or breaker trppng.
If a breaker or fuse s replaced wth a breaker or
fuse of hgher amperage, t wll not provde adequate
protecton aganst an electrcal malfuncton and wll
create a fire hazard.
The fuses are color coded accordng to the
amperage and the ratng s also marked on each
fuse.
D. f
use
p
anel
your boat has an llumnated waterproof electronc
swtch pad to control lghts, blge pump and other
accessores. The swtch pad s connected to
the fuse panel located under the dash. The fuse
panel uses automotve type fuses to protect these
accessores.
REPlaCE Only WITh a FUsE OF ThE saME
aMPERagE. The amperage s marked on the sde
of the fuse.
2. e
lecTrolYTic
c
orrosion
& z
inc
a
noDes
Electrolytc corroson of metals on power boats
can result n rapd and serous deteroraton of
metal parts. you must set a regular schedule and
look for the possblty of electrolytc corroson
(the deteroraton of metals due to dssmlar
characterstcs when placed n salt water). It s
your responsblty to check for and replace parts
damaged due to electrolytc corroson.
To mnmze electrolytc corroson of the metals on
your boat, znc anode plates are provded on your
boat to protect underwater hardware. Znc, beng
much less "noble" than the copper-based alloys
and alumnum used n underwater fttngs, wll
deteriorate first and protect the other metals.
Stern drives are fitted with zinc anodes on their lower
unts (refer to your Engne Owner's Manual for ther
locatons). If boat s equpped wth Mercathode®
stern drve wll not have zncs.
DANGER
!
GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE
Use ONLY Marine-rated parts to replace such items
as starters, distributors, alternators, generators,
etc.
Do not use automotive parts for these components
or any jumper cables because they are not ignition-
protected and could cause a fire or explosion.
Use of higher amperage fuses or breakers is a fire
hazard.
Use fuses and breakers having the same amperage
rating as the original or as specified.
!
WARNING
gOOD FUsE
BlOWn FUsE
FUsE COnDITIOn (aTO TyPE FUsE)
(FIg. 6.2.1)