Battery Switch; Battery Switch Positions - Bayliner 285 Cruiser Owner's Manual

Chapter 2: Features / Systems

Battery Switch

The battery switch (located behind
the helm seat in the storage area) has
four (4) positions (see photograph on
the right);
• Position 1 - Battery 1 provides
power for engine starting and
accessories. Battery 1 (only) will
be charged by the engine alternator
when the engine is running at high
idle or faster.
• Position 2 - Battery 2 provides
power for engine starting and
accessories. Battery 2 (only) will
be charged by the engine alternator
when the engine is running at high
idle or faster.
• Position BOTH - If batteries are low, provides power for engine starting from both batteries. The BOTH
position also allows the charging of both batteries by the engine alternator when the engine is running at high
idle or faster.
• Turn the battery switch to the Off position whenever the boat will be unoccupied for long periods of time.

Battery Switch Positions

Battery Switch
Engine Starting
Position
Battery 1
POSITION
Provides Start-
1
ing Power
POSITION
Provides Start-
2
ing Power
BOTH Batteries
BOTH
Provide Start-
POSITION ing Power
Since the batteries on your boat were dealer-installed, the battery switch positions listed above
may vary. Make sure you get a full explanation of battery switch use from your selling dealer.
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BATTERY SWITCH LOCATED
IN AFT DECK STORAGE
AREA ON PORT SIDE
Accessories and Lights
Battery 1
Provides Power for
Accessories and Lights
Battery 2 Battery 2
Provides Power for
Accessories and Lights
BOTH Batteries Provide
Power for Accessories
and Lights (not advised
unless engine is running)
NOTICE
POSITION "1"
ACTIVATES
BATTERY "1"
AFT DECK
STORAGE
BATTERY SWITCH
Engine Alternator
Charges
Battery 1
Charges
Battery 2
Charges BOTH
Batteries
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POSITION "BOTH"
ACTIVATES BOTH
BATTERIES
POSITION "2"
ACTIVATES
BATTERY "2"
"OFF"
POSITION
Battery Charger
Charges
BOTH
Batteries
Charges
BOTH
Batteries
Batteries will NOT
Charge Properly