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Electrical System
6.5 DC Circuit Protection
General
Power is distributed to most of the 12 volt acces-
sories through individual “push to reset” circuit
breakers located the helm switch panel or in-line
fuses near the batteries. A heavy duty, main cir-
cuit breaker near the battery switch protects the
DC system from an overload. Another heavy duty
circuit breaker protects the main circuit for the
optional stereo amplier.
There could also be circuit breakers for the igni-
tion system, auxiliary charging circuit and power
steering assist pump. The breaker protection will
vary with the engine options selected.
Some 12 volt accessories are operated directly by
the circuit breaker or fuse. Switches fed by the cir-
cuit breakers or fuses activate other accessories.
Accessory Breakers and Fuses
Circuit breakers or fuses are labeled for the acces-
sory circuit they protect. Circuit breakers labeled
ACC are reserved for additional accessories not
usually installed by the factory.
If an accessory breaker trips, the reset button
pops out and can be felt through the silicone pro-
tective cover. Press the button to reset the tripped
breaker. If the breaker trips again, nd and correct
the problem before resetting the breaker.
If a fuse blows, it must be replaced with a fuse
of the same amperage as the original. The fuses
are labeled and some are color coded. Never try
to correct a problem with a 12 volt accessory by
installing a larger fuse. This could cause the acces-
sory or circuit with a problem to overheat, which
could result in an electrical re.
PROPER FUSE OR BREAKER PROTECTION MUST BE
PROVIDED FOR ALL 12 VOLT EQUIPMENT ADDED. DO
NOT OVERLOAD THE ACCESSORY CIRCUIT BREAKERS
OR OTHER CIRCUITRY THROUGH ADDITIONAL 12 VOLT
EQUIPMENT.
A. Heavy Duty Circuit Breakers
B. “Push To Reset” Circuit Breakers
B
A
Typical In-line Fuses
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