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A R L I N
8–12
Battery Select Switch
The 300 Marlin is equipped with four batteries and two battery select switches. The batteries
are grouped into two banks, each bank consisting of two batteries wired in parallel. One
battery select switch is designated for each engine, and the accessories operate from the same
switch as the starboard engine. See
“Battery Wiring With Select Switches” on page 8–34
for a
battery wiring diagram.
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 charge simultaneously with the engines running.
Stereo
The stereo is a marine Sirius ready AM/FM receiver with CD player. It is located inside the
cabin with speakers in the forward cabin area and the cockpit. The unit can be remotely
operated with the touch pad mounted at the helm station. An auxiliary audio input panel is
also part of the stereo system. This panel may be used to listen to any external audio device
(such as an mp3 player) using either standard RCA cables or an 1/8” cable. Refer to the
stereo’s Operation and Maintenance manual in your Owner’s Packet for specific instructions
on using this unit. See
“Stereo System Layout” on page 8–31
for a diagram.
C A U T I O N
Never turn the battery select switch to the “OFF” position with an engine (including generators)
running as this could damage the engine charging system or the control panel.
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