Section 09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subsection 03 (CHARGING SYSTEM)
SMR2000-061_09_03A.FM 09-03-5
Disconnect and remove battery from watercraft
as explained in Removal.
Check electrolyte level in each cell, add distilled
water up to upper level line.
CAUTION: Do not overfill.
The battery must always be stored in fully charged
condition. If required, charge until specific gravity
of 1.265 is obtained.
CAUTION: Battery electrolyte temperature must
not exceed 50°C (122°F). The casing should not
feel hot.
Clean battery terminals and cable connections using
a wire brush. Apply a light coat of dielectric grease
on terminals.
Clean battery casing and caps using a solution of
baking soda and water.
CAUTION: Do not allow cleaning solution to
enter battery.
Rinse battery with clear water and dry well using
a clean cloth.
Store battery on a wooden shelf in a cool dry place.
Such conditions reduce self-discharging and keep
fluid evaporation to a minimum. Keep battery
away from dew, high moisture and direct sunlight.
During the storage period, recheck electrolyte lev-
el and specific gravity readings at least every
month. If necessary, keep the battery at its upper
level line and near full charge as possible (trickle
charge).
Activation of a New Battery
A new battery is factory fresh dry charged. For
storage purposes, it is fitted with a temporary seal-
ing tube.
CAUTION: Do not remove the sealing tube or
loosen battery caps unless activation is desired.
NOTE: In case of accidental premature removal of
caps or sealing tube, battery should be given a full
charge.
Perform the following operations anytime a new
battery is to be installed.
1. Remove the sealing tube from the vent elbow.
2. Remove caps and fill battery to UPPER LEVEL
line with electrolyte (specific gravity: 1.265 at
21°C (70°F)).
NOTE: This battery may fill slower than others
due to the anti-spill check ball design.
1. Sealing tube removed
2. Battery electrolyte
3. Upper level line
3. Allow the battery to stand for 30 minutes MIN-
IMUM so that electrolyte soak through battery
cells.
1. 30 minutes
WARNING
Never charge or boost battery while installed
in watercraft.
WARNING
Failure to remove the sealing tube could re-
sult in an explosion.
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