Backup Lifting System - Maxum 2500 SE Sport Cruiser Owner's Manual Supplement

Chapter 3: Propulsion & Related Systems

Backup Lifting System

PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
NEVER try to jump-start the engine through the backup lifting system. Doing so will damage
the electrical system.
• The backup lifting system provides a way to lift the engine hatch if your batteries are dead.
• The backup lifting system can be powered by either a portable 12-volt power supply, or jumper cables and a spare
fully charged 12-volt battery.
To Use the Backup Lifting System:
Important Notes:
• Make sure positive (red and/or + symbol) and negative (black and/or - symbol) is clearly marked on all
cables and connections.
• If using a portable 12-volt power supply, read the power supply's instruction manual Before proceeding.
1. If equipped, slide the
aft bench seat to the
center position.
2. Turn Off the battery
switch and the 12-volt
main circuit breaker.
3. Remove the rubber
caps from the 12-volt
connection posts.
4. Connect the 12-volt
power supply to the
connection posts.
Or;
Connect the jumper
cables to the spare
battery and then to the
connection posts.
5. Turn On the 12-volt
main circuit breaker.
6. Use the toggle switch
at the helm to open
the engine hatch.
7. Insert the engine
hatch support rod.
8. Turn Off the 12-volt main circuit breaker.
9. If using a 12-volt power supply, remove the cables from the connection posts.
If using jumper cables, remove the cables from the battery first, and then from the connection posts.
10. Put the rubber caps back on the connection posts.
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