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MONTEREY

BOATS

Electrical System

The momentary Motor Up/Motor Down switch in
the panel next to the plug allows the operator to
tilt the outboard engine or outdrive from the bow

fishing seat for shallow water operation. Press

and hold the top of the switch to raise the motor
or outdrive. Press and hold the bottom of the
switch to lower the motor or outdrive.

A heavy duty circuit breaker located near the
battery switch panel protects the circuit from an
overload and the engine or battery charger re-
charges the batteries.

The batteries are located in the port storage
compartment below the engine hatch and on the
starboard side of the engine compartment. The
main circuit breaker for the trolling motor electrical
circuit is located behind the battery switch panel.

Make sure the batteries are fully charged and the
Trolling Motor battery switch is activated before
using the trolling motor. The trolling motor will
not operate properly if the batteries are low. Al-
ways remember to turn the Trolling Motor switch
ON before using the trolling motor and OFF when
the system is not in use.

An owners manual is included with the trolling
motor. It is essential that you read the manual
and be completely familiar with the operation of
the trolling motor, controls and mounting brackets
before using the trolling motor on your boat.

6.9 Bonding System

Your outdrive or outboard motor is equipped with
a bonding system that interconnects all underwa-
ter metal hardware to ensure that they are of the
same electrical potential. Anodes are attached
to outdrive or outboard motor components that
are below the waterline. Anodes could also be
installed on the trim tab planes if your boat is
equipped with this option.

The anodes deteriorate before the other metals,
thereby protecting the underwater metals from
galvanic corrosion or stray electrical current.

Since the anodes are sacrificial, it is important to

monitor them and replace the anodes when they
have deteriorated to 50 - 75% of their original
size.

Trolling Motor Outlet Panel &

Outboard Motor/Outdrive Tilt Switch

6.10 Electrical System Maintenance

12 Volt AC Electrical System Maintenance

At least once a year, spray all exposed electrical
components behind the helm and in the plugs, with

a protector. Exterior light fixture bulbs should be

removed and the metal contact areas coated with

a non-water soluble lubricant like Teflon or silicone

grease. The sockets should be sprayed with a
protector. Care must be taken not to get any oil
or grease on the glass portion of the bulbs as this
will cause the bulb to overheat and burn out.

WARNING

WHEN REPLACING LIGHT BULBS IN MARINE LIGHT FIXTURES,
ALWAYS USE A BULB WITH THE SAME RATING AS THE
ORIGINAL. USING A DIFFERENT BULB COULD CAUSE THE
FIXTURE TO OVERHEAT AND MELT OR SHORT CIRCUIT.

Inspect all wiring for proper support, sound in-
sulation, and tight terminals, paying particular
attention to portable appliance cords and plugs.

Check all below deck wiring to be sure it is prop-
erly supported, that the insulation is sound and
that there are no loose or corroded terminals.

Corroded terminals should be thoroughly cleaned
with sandpaper or replaced, tightened securely
and sprayed with a metal and electrical protector.
Inspect all engine wiring.