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MAINTENANCE & CARE 4
7) Grease the areas of the boat speci-
fied in “Grease Points” in the adjust-
ment and maintenance section.
BATTERY
With the battery switch in the Off
position, the bilge pump will not
work, even if the bilge pump switch
is in the On position. The bilge could
fill with water.
1) When the boat is not to be used
for a month or more, remove the
battery and store it in a cool, dark
place. Clean the battery’s casing
and terminals using a mixture of
baking soda and water (one tbsp.
of baking soda to one cup of water).
apply dielectric grease or petroleum
jelly to the battery terminals and to
all exposed connectors.
2) If the battery will be stored for a
longer period, check the specific
gravity of the fluid at least once a
month and recharge the battery if it
gets too low.
For maintenance free (MF) type batter-
ies with sealed cells, check the termi-
nal voltage monthly. When the terminal
voltage drops to 12.5 VDC or lower,
recharge the battery with an appropri-
ate charger as recommended by the
battery manufacturer.
Full charge terminal voltage:
12.7-13.0 VDC per battery manufac-
turer’s specification
Specific gravity: 1.28 at 20°C (68°F)