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However, in an effort to conserve battery life, the starter battery
switch should still be turned off after every trip and turned on at the
start of every trip. This limits the drain on the battery while the boat
is not in use. The stator will only recharge the battery while the engine
is running.
Fuses
Your engine also comes equipped with fuses that will burn out when
engine components attempt to draw more power than the piece of
equipment or wiring can handle. When the fuse blows, it breaks
the circuit, and electricity stops fl owing. Before replacing the fuse,
investigate the cause of the problem, and why the equipment was
overworked. Your outboard engine uses a helm mounted fuse box
which is accessible by lifting the starboard bow backrest while others
feature in-line fuses, while still others feature a mixture of both. Refer
to your outboard engine owner’s manual for complete details on your
electrical system and the location of any engine mounted over current
protection.
ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM
Your engine expels the by-products of the engine operation through
an exhaust system, just like cars do. In boats however, this exhaust
system mixes the debris left over after the power stroke of the engine
with the hot water that is expelled after cooling the engine.
Basically the exhaust fl ows through the powerhead before expelling
the exhaust through the vertical drive housing either just above the
propeller, or through the prop shaft.
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