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Electrical
Battery
Your Malibu boat is equipped with a standard 12-volt battery. The battery comes with a
non-metallic box to help contain spills and prevent corrosion.
Figure 4-3. Battery Level
Check your battery terminals frequently for corrosion and tightness. Clean terminals with
a baking soda and water solution and a wire brush. Also, check the fluid levels in the
cells. Usually, a level approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the plates is sufficient. If
needed, fill with distilled water. Some batteries are sealed and this process is not
necessary. Read directions when applicable.
Battery Isolator Switch
This option provides the ability to isolate the boat batteries if more than one battery is
used. If so equipped, the isolator switch is located behind the front observer’s seat under
the dash next to the battery. Under normal situations, the switch should be in “POSITION
1” or “POSITION 2” rather than in the “ALL” position. This will keep one battery
charged should one of the batteries fail.
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
Most electrical standard equipment devices are controlled with circuit breakers. These
breakers will activate if overloaded and cut power to the switch. To restore power, simply
push the breaker button in and release. Breakers do not require fuse replacement. The
breaker panel can be found under the dash next to the 12-volt adapter. The stereo, if so
equipped, has an inline fuse. If your stereo should quit working, check fuse as well as the
breaker.
12-Volt DC Accessory Outlets
All models except Sportster and Flightcraft are equipped with two 12-volt DC Accessory
Outlets; one on the electrical panel below the dash, and one in the glove box. These
outlets provide power from your boat battery to accessory equipment such as cellular
phones, video cameras, marine spot lights, etc. Sportster and Flightcraft models do not
have the extra glove box outlet.
VENT CAP
MAXIMUM
LIQUID
LEVEL
MINIMUM
LIQUID
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PLATES
TERMINAL
POST
KC-1620M
VENT WELL
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