Battery Switch - Bayliner 265 Owner's Manual

Chapter 2: Features / Systems

Battery Switch

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.
Battery Switch Positions
The battery switch (located in the
storage area behind the helm seat)
has four (4) positions (see photo
on 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
Engine Starting
Position
Battery 1
POSITION
Provides Start-
1
ing Power
POSITION
Provides Start-
2
ing Power
BOTH Batteries
BOTH
Provide Start-
ing Power
POSITION
16
NOTICE
POSITION 1
SELECTS
BATTERY 1
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)
POSITION BOTH
SELECTS BOTH
BATTERIES
POSITION 2
SELECTS
BATTERY 2
OFF
POSITION
Engine Alternator
Charges
Battery 1
Charges
Battery 2
Charges BOTH
Batteries
265 • Owner's Manual Supplement
BATTERY SWITCH
LOCATED BEHIND
HELM SEAT IN
STORAGE AREA
Battery Charger
Charges
BOTH
Batteries
Charges
BOTH
Batteries
Batteries will NOT
Charge Properly