Cosmetic Care & Maintenance
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Battery
Frequently check your battery terminals for corrosion build-up. If you
fi
nd a greenish, powdery substance, remove the cable connections
and clean both the both the terminals and the connectors with a wire
brush. When the cleaning is
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nished reconnect the battery cables and
coat the terminal with an approved grease or petroleum jelly to help
prevent further corrosion. Check the electrolyte level at least every
30 days, more often in hot weather. The level should be maintained
between the top of the battery plates and the bottom of the
fi
ll cap
opening. Add distilled water as needed after charging the batteries or
periodically as needed. Do not over
fi
ll because sulfuric acid could run
over and cause burns or an explosion.
Batteries should be charged outside the boat. Do not smoke or bring
fl
ames near a battery that is being or has recently been charged. The
hydrogen gas generated by battery charging is highly explosive.
Set batteries on a block of wood rather than concrete since this pro-
cedure will help the batteries from losing their charge.
Do not allow a metal object or loose wires to spark across battery
posts while working close to the battery. Contact across terminals will
cause a short circuit and personal injury may result.
Tighten all battery connectors securely. Check their tightness by pull-
ing on the connectors. They should not move from their tightened
position. Be sure to reinstall the positive boot over the battery termi-
nal after tightening the battery post connection. While using the boat,
use the volt meter to monitor the charge level of the battery. Monitor
the charge with the engines turned off (static condition).
The engine alternators recharge the batteries. A fully charged battery
will indicate between 12.3 and 12.6 volts on the voltmeter. Readings
below this could indicate a dead battery cell or a charging system mal-
function which should be checked by a marine professional.
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