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40 Outlaw
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6.2
SeCtiOn 6 • eleCtriCal SySteMS
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Speed changes you.
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Protective terminal covers, such as rubber boots
on electrical connections, must be in place when
engine is operating or when working in the engine
compartment.
Jumper cables are not ignition-protected. DO NOT
USE jumper cables in the engine compartment. The
engine compartment may accumulate dangerous
explosive gasoline fumes/vapors and hydrogen gas
from batteries being charged. A spark produced
when connecting a jumper cable can cause an
explosion.
c. breakers anD/or fuses
If you need to replace a fuse or breaker, use only
the same amperage and type as the original,
and one that is rated for marine use. It is
recommended that you carry spare fuses.
If a fuse or breaker is replaced with one of lower
amperage, it will be insufcient to carry the electrical
load of the equipment it is connected to and will
cause nuisance fuse failure or breaker tripping.
If a breaker or fuse is replaced with a breaker or
fuse of higher amperage, it will not provide adequate
protection against an electrical malfunction and will
create a re hazard.
The fuses are color coded according to the
amperage and the rating is also marked on each
fuse.
D. fuse panel
Your boat has an illuminated waterproof electronic
switch pad to control lights, bilge pump and other
accessories. The switch pad is connected to
the fuse panel located under the dash. The fuse
panel uses automotive type fuses to protect these
accessories.
REPLACE ONLY WITH A FUSE OF THE SAME
AMPERAGE AND TYPE. The amperage is marked
on the side of the fuse.
2. elecTrolYTic corrosion & zinc
anoDes
Electrolytic corrosion of metals on power boats
can result in rapid and serious deterioration of
metal parts. You must set a regular schedule and
look for the possibility of electrolytic corrosion
(the deterioration of metals due to dissimilar
characteristics when placed in salt water). It is
your responsibility to check for and replace parts
damaged due to electrolytic corrosion.
To minimize electrolytic corrosion of the metals on
your boat, zinc anode plates are provided on your
boat to protect underwater hardware. Zinc, being
much less "noble" than the copper-based alloys
and aluminum used in underwater fittings, will
deteriorate rst and protect the other metals.
Stern drives are tted with zinc anodes on their
lower units (refer to your Engine Owner's Manual
for their locations). If your boat is equipped a with
Mercathode
®
system with the stern drive will not
have zincs.
DANGER
!
GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE
Use ONLY Marine-rated parts to replace such items
as starters, distributors, alternators, generators,
etc.
Do not use automotive parts for these components
or any jumper cables because they are not ignition-
protected and could cause a re or explosion.
Use of higher amperage fuses or breakers is a re
hazard.
Use fuses and breakers having the same amperage
rating as the original or as specied.
! WARNING
GOOD FUSE
BLOWN FUSE
FUSE CONDITION (ATO TYPE FUSE)
(FIG. 6.2.1)