Care and storage
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Battery care (AR210 / SX210)
If the boat will not be used for more than a
month, remove the battery and store it in a
cool, dark place.
The battery is located in the rear underseat
storage compartment (port).
To remove the battery:
(1) Turn the battery switch to the OFF (red)
position. (See page 38.)
(2) Remove the battery cover by removing
the nuts.
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Nut
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Battery cover
(3) Disconnect the ground lead (black), the
negative (–) battery leads (black).
(4) Disconnect the positive (+) battery lead
(red).
(5) Unfasten the battery strap, and then re-
move the battery from the boat.
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Negative (–) battery lead (black)
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Positive (+) battery lead (red)
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Battery strap
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Ground lead (black)
To store the battery:
(1) Clean the battery casing and terminals
using a mixture of baking soda and water
(one tablespoon of baking soda to one
cup of water).
(2) Apply dielectric grease or petroleum jelly
to the battery terminals and to all ex-
posed connectors.
(3) If the battery will be stored for a longer
period, check its state of charge (use a
hydrometer or a voltmeter and load tes-
ter) at least once a month and recharge
the battery if it gets too low.
To charge the battery:
(1) Remove the caps from the cells. Add dis-
tilled water if necessary to top up the
electrolyte to the proper level.
(2) Follow the battery manufacturer’s in-
structions for charging.
WARNING!
When charging a battery, keep it well
away from sparks and open flames, as
it gives off explosive gases. When us-
ing a battery charger, connect the bat-
tery to the charger before you turn on
the charger. This will prevent sparking
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