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Care and storage
Battery care
If the boat will not be used for more than a
month, remove the battery and store it in a
cool, dark place.
The battery is located in the battery compart-
ment.
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The number of batteries varies according to
the model.
190 FSH Sport/190 FSH Deluxe: 2 batteries
190 FSH: 1 battery
To remove the battery:
(1) Turn the battery switch to the OFF posi-
tion. (See page 28.)
(2) Disconnect the ground lead (black)
(190 FSH Sport/190 FSH Deluxe) and
the negative (–) battery lead (black).
(3) Disconnect the positive (+) battery lead
(red).
(4) Unfasten the battery strap, and then re-
move the battery from the boat.
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3
1
Positive (+) battery lead (red)
2
Battery strap
3
Negative (–) battery lead (black)
4
Ground lead (black) (190 FSH Sport/
190 FSH Deluxe)
To store the battery:
(1) Clean the battery casing and terminals
using a mixture of baking soda and water
(one tablespoon of baking soda to one
cup of water).
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2
3
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(2) Apply dielectric grease or petroleum jelly
to the battery terminals and to all ex-
posed connectors.
(3) If the battery will be stored for a longer
period, check its state of charge (use a
hydrometer or a voltmeter and load tes-
ter) at least once a month and recharge
the battery if it gets too low.
To charge the battery:
(1) Remove the caps from the cells. Add dis-
tilled water if necessary to top up the
electrolyte to the proper level.
(2) Follow the battery manufacturer's instruc-
tions for charging. WARNING! When
charging a battery, keep it well away
from sparks and open flames, as it
gives off explosive gases. When using
a battery charger, connect the battery
to the charger before you turn on the
charger. This will prevent sparking at
the terminals that could ignite battery
gases.
To install the battery:
(1) Place the battery in the battery holder,
and then fasten the battery using the bat-
tery strap.
(2) Connect the positive (+) battery lead (red)
to the positive (+) battery terminal.
NOTICE: Reversal of the battery leads
will damage the electrical parts.
(3) Connect the negative (–) battery lead
(black) and the ground lead (black)
(190 FSH Sport/190 FSH Deluxe) to the
negative (–) battery terminal.
(4) Make sure that the battery is securely
held in place.
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