Battery; Bottom Of Boat - Mercury D4.2L Manual

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Battery

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All lead acid batteries discharge when not in use. Recharge every 30 to 45 days. or when specific gravity drops
below battery manufacturer's specifications
Refer to specific instructions and warnings accompanying your battery. If this information is not available, ob-
serve the following precautions when handling a battery.
Do not use jumper cables and a booster battery to start engine. Do not recharge a weak battery in the
boat. Remove battery and recharge in a ventilated area away from fuel vapors, sparks or flames.
Batteries contain acid which can cause severe burns - Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Batteries also produce hydrogen and oxygen gasses when being charged. This explosive gas escapes
fill/vent cell caps, and may form an explosive atmosphere around the battery for several hours after
it has been charged; sparks or flames can ignite the gas and cause an explosion which may shatter
the battery and could cause blindness or other serious injury.
Safety glasses and rubber gloves are recommended when handling batteries or filling with electrolyte.
Hydrogen gases that escape from the battery during charging are explosive. When charging batteries,
be sure area where batteries are located, is well-vented. Battery electrolyte is a corrosive acid and
should be handled with care. lf electrolyte is spilled or splashed on any part of the body, immediately
flush the exposed area with liberal amounts of water and obtain medical aid as soon as possible.
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Bottom Of Boat

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To maintain maximum speed, the following conditions of the boat bottom should be observed:
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Clean, free of barnacles and marine growth.
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Free of distortion, nearly flat where it contacts water.
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Straight and smooth fore and aft.
ANTIFOULING PAINTS
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Refer to Antifouling Paint recommendations and related information on previous pages.
Refer to CORROSION AND CORROSION PROTECTION for additional information.
Miscellaneous Maintenance
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WARNING
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