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2 batteries 1issue
- ataylor233
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Re: 2 batteries 1issue
From the factory, it probably was similar to mine. There were two batteries and a off-1-both-2 switch. Whereever you selected the switch, that's what both engines and the house ran on. If you don't have a separate house bank, that's probably what it is configured as. If you look at the connections at the back of the switch (taking the connectors off of course) and don't see any corrosion, then I'd replace the switch. Some switched you can open up and clean the contacts inside.
And to specifically answer this question: "I hear a sort of ark coming from the battery switch.... I'm thinking I should replace it... But maybe this is the way its supposed to be?"... the answer is NO, you should never hear arcing from the switch!!
ALSO, when working on the switch, make sure you disconnect BOTH batteries at the batteries so you don't have ANY possibility of shorting something out while you're working on the switch!
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