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Section 4 • Electrical System
130 Super Sport
R
Electrical Systems
DC Electrical System
The electrical system on the 130 Super Sport is
powered by one (1) lead-acid battery. The battery is
charged by the engine when the engine is running.
The battery powers essential systems on your boat:
• Engine Ignition.
• Engine tilt trim system
• Navigation/anchor lights
• Helm gauge(s)
• Electronic and add-on accessories
Battery
Your battery should always be enclosed in the battery
box provided with your boat and located under the
starboard side of the aft bench seat
The box will contain any spilled acid, as well
as protect the battery terminals from damage
or inadvertent shorting from contact with metal
objects.
The battery box should always be secured in place
by using the straps and clamps provided, the straps
will ensure that while underway the battery will not
move around, causing damage to components and/
or equipment stored in the same area.
Battery Box
Before use, check the battery for loose connections
or wiring. Normal maintenance should include:
• Coating the terminals with dielectric grease
• Keeping the battery dry
• If not using a sealed battery, check
& m a i n t a i n t h e w a t e r l e v e l . U S E
DISTILLED WATER ONLY.
• Removing the battery from the boat during
cold weather or long term storage.
The most life shortening experience for the battery is
to be drained to zero charge before recharging.
When a battery discharges, the active material on
both positive and negative plates converts to lead
sulfate, causing the plates to become more alike in an
electrical charge. The electricity conducting battery
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is
dangerous and can cause serious injury.
AVOID contact with skin, eyes and clothing. If
contact occurs, immediately fl ush the affected
area with large quantities of water and call for
medical assistance.
!
DANGER
NOTICE
Your battery should always be stored in the
battery box.
Battery Box
Fig.4.1.1
1
BATTERY BOX
RELEASE STRAP
TIE-DOWN STRAP
2
1
2
3
3
Application Group Volts MCA* CCA** Reserve
Qty.
Engine
24
12
465
350
N/A
1
*Marine Cranking Amps
** Cold Cranking Amps
NOTICE
REFER TO YOUR ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR
EXACT BATTERY REQUIREMENTS.
The chart below is provided for reference purposes
only.