Miscellaneous Maintenance; Battery; Bottom Of Boat - Mercury 1.7 MI Manual

SECTION 5
CA103

Miscellaneous Maintenance

Battery

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, observe the following precautions when handling a battery.
Avoid serious injury from fire or explosion. 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. If 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.
Safety glasses and rubber gloves are recommended when handling batteries or
filling with electrolyte.
CE498

Bottom Of Boat

To maintain maximum speed, the following conditions of the boat bottom should be
observed:
• Clean, free of barnacles and marine growth.
Free of distortion, nearly flat where it contacts water.
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• Straight and smooth fore and aft.
CMD-3967823 / 90-865237030 OCTOBER 2003
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