LARSON Bass - Page 161

GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Bass l 10 - 3
All batteries have one thing in common — they run for a while, need recharging and
require an eventual replacement as the capacity fades. Most marine batteries are
sealed and require no maintenance other than keeping them at a full state of charge
and diligently cleaning corrosion from the terminals. To maintain long life, deep-
cycle batteries should not be discharged more than 50% before they are recharged.
Most marine batteries are flooded, sealed lead-acid, but there are several different
battery types/chemistries that could be used. You must use caution when charging
or replacing the batteries; replace batteries with the exact same type, group and
capacity. If your boat is not equipped with an onboard battery charger, use a smart
charger suitable to your battery type/chemistry.
Burst Hazard: Never use an automotive type (lead-
acid) battery charger to charge a gel cell type battery. Doing so will cause
damage to both the charger and battery and can cause the battery to burst.
Use a battery charger specifically designed to charge gel cell type batteries.
Always turn off the battery switch (if equipped) or disconnect the negative battery
cable before servicing the electrical system.
KC-0151C-A
VENT CAP
MAXIMUM
LIQUID
LEVEL
MINIMUM
LIQUID
LEVEL
PLATES
TERMINAL
POST
VENT WELL
LEAD-ACID (WET CELL) BATTERY