Bayliner 255 Cruiser, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 11: Electrical System 255 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement
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Battery Switch (If Equipped with Two Batteries)
•
Standby-loads, such as the automatic
bilge pumps and the stereo memory, are
not affected by the battery switch since
they are wired directly to the batteries.
•
Turn the battery switch to the Off posi-
tion whenever your boat will be unoccu-
pied for long periods of time.
Battery Switch Positions
BATTERY SWITCH
POSITIONS
ENGINE
STARTING
ACCESSORIES & LIGHTS
ENGINE
ALTERNATOR
BATTERY
CHARGER
POSITION
1
Battery 1
provides start-
ing power
Battery 1
provides power for
accessories and lights
Charges
battery 1
Charges BOTH
batteries
POSITION
2
Battery 2
provides start-
ing power
Battery 2
provides power for
accessories and lights
Charges
battery 2
Charges BOTH
batteries
POSITION
BOTH
BOTH batteries
Provide starting
power
BOTH batteries provide
power for accessories and
lights (not advised unless
engine is running)
Charges BOTH
batteries
Charges BOTH
batteries
SHOCK and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
When the engine is running, NEVER turn Off the battery switch or disconnect the bat-
tery cables. Doing either could cause damage to your boat’s engine and/or electrical
system components.
CAUTION
!
Since your boat’s batteries were installed by your dealer, the battery switch positions listed
below may vary. Make sure your selling dealer fully explains how to use the battery switches.
NOTICE