Maxum 2500 SE Sport Cruiser, Owner'S Manual Supplement, Page: 85 / 100

Chapter 11: Electrical System
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Battery Switch
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"Stand-by Loads", such as
the automatic bilge pump,
CO monitor, and the stereo
memory, are not affected by
the battery switch. Stand-by
loads bypass the battery
switch and are wired directly
to the battery.
•
Turn the battery switch to the
Off position whenever the
boat will be unoccupied 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 or
1 & 2
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 & 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.
CAUTI ON !
Make sure your selling dealer fully explains how to use the battery switch.
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DC MAIN
ACCESSORY
FWD AUTO BILGE
AFT AUTO BILGE
CO MONITOR
OFF
BOTH
1 2
BATTERY
SWITCH
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.
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