Grady-White Boats EXPRESS 265, Owner'S Manual

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265 E
XPRESS
8–6
B
ATTERY
S
ELECT
S
WITCH
The 265 Express is equipped with two batteries and two select switches. The switches are
labeled battery “1” , battery “2” , “Both” and “Off”. In normal use, alternate between the battery
“1” and battery “2” positions. The battery that is selected will provide power to the engine and
accessories. In an emergency situation when neither battery will start the engine, the select switch
allows you to combine the power of both batteries by selecting “Both”. However, once the engine
is started, you should return the switch to the #1 or #2 position.
An outboard engine should be connected to each battery select switch. Either engine may be
started with either battery bank by selecting position #1 or position #2 on the select switches. In
normal use, select position #1 on the starboard switch and position #2 on the port switch so that
both battery banks will be charged simultaneously when the engines are running. The DC acces-
sories on the boat will always be controlled by the starboard switch. See
“Battery Wiring with
Select Switches” on page 8–16 for a diagram.
W A R N I N G
Never turn the battery select switch to the “OFF” position with
the engine(s) running or the charging system could be damaged.
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