Robalo R206 Cayman, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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2019 ROBALO BAY BOATS
Robalo Boats, LLC.
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Battery
The battery installed in your boat by your Robalo dealer supplies your
boat with DC current for lights, engine starting, and accessories. When
the engine is running, the alternator supplies the power needed to keep
the batteries charged. Lights and accessories draw power from the
batteries.
Battery Isolator System
The models with a single engine and two batteries are standard with a
battery isolator system to maintain a charge on the house battery while
the engine is in operation. Models with twin engines and three batteries
are standard with a battery isolator system to maintain a charge on the
house battery while the starboard engine is in operations. The isolator
for Yamaha powered boats is in the engine and for Honda powered
boats; it is in the aft bilge.
Battery Selector Switch
All models have a battery selector switch as standard equipment.
If your boat has a battery selector switch, you will find it in the aft
rigging area or in the console.
Single Selector Switch with Two Batteries
A selector switch with two batteries is standard on some models. This
battery selector switch has four positions:
OFF – Power supplied to automatic bilge pump, CO detector (if
equipped), and stereo memory.
1 – Use only number 1 battery.
2 – Use only number 2 battery.
All – Use both 1 and 2 batteries.
Recommended settings are as follows:
1. When boat is not in use or power is not required, turn the switch
to OFF. The only power supplied at this setting is the automatic
bilge pump, optional corrosion protection system and stereo
memory, and the trim pump on some models
(Figure 1).
2. To start the engine, place switch Number 1 position. With this
setting, power will now be supplied to your boat from the
Number 1 battery. This will allow the engine alternator to charge
both batteries
(Figure 2).
3. For auxiliary power with the engine off, place the switch in the
Number 2 position. Power will now be supplied to your boat
from the Number 2 battery
(Figure 3).
Note: Robalo does not recommend leaving the switch in the
ALL position when the engine is off. This will drain both
batteries and you will not have a starting battery.
4. If one battery is low, you still have the option of starting the
engine from the other battery.
Note: Figure 1 ‐ 3 below (left to right).
Example 1 (Left):
If the Number 1 battery is low, place the switch in
the Number 2 position. Then start the engine. Place the switch in
Number 1 position. This will allow the engine alternator to recharge
both batteries.
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