Owner`s manual

• Rinseoffthefilterwithlow-pressurewater.Tapwaterisacceptable.Alwaysflush
from the clean side to the dirt side. This removes the dirt and does not drive it into
the filter.
• Alwaysdrynaturally.Afterrinsing,shakeoffallexcesswaterandlettheelementair
dry.
Note: DO NOT use compressed air, open ame or heat dryers. Excess heat will shrink
the cotton lter media. Compressed air will blow holes in the element.
• Aftercleaningtheairfilteralwaysre-oilbeforeusing.SprayILMORairfilteroildown
intoeachpleatwithonepassperpleat.Waitten(10)minutesandre-oilanywhite
spots still showing. Or use the oil from a squeeze bottle, down into the bottom and
along each pleat with just one pass in each pleat. Let the oil wick into the cotton for
twenty (20) minutes. Re-oil any white spots still showing. However, also do not over-
oil or soak the filter.
Note: Never use the air lter without oil. The lter will not stop the dirt without the
oil. Red dye is added to ILMOR air lter oil to assist in determining whether you
have complete coverage after application. Never use automatic transmission uid,
WD-40, LPS, other lightweight oils or anything not specied for this purpose.
• Re-install.Ensuretheelementseatsproperlybeforetighteningtheclampscrew.
Because this process should be completed while the engine is cool (in order to avoid burns), it is
recommended that this check be completed prior to starting the engine. If checking during an outing,
allow the engine to cool. Be very careful to avoid burns from contact with hot engine parts.
• EnsuretheengineisOFFandtheenginesafetystartingswitchisdisconnected.
Leave the throttle/shift control lever in neutral. Open the engine compart-
ment and locate the raw water impeller housing. (This is also sometimes re-
ferred to as a sea pump.)
• Disconnecttheintakeandoutflowhosesontherawwaterimpellerhousing.
Remove any debris found inside the hoses and then reconnect.
• Removetheserpentinebelt.
• Removethescrewsontheimpellercoverandverycarefullybreakthegasket
seal.Becauseagoodsealisveryimportanttoavoidpotentiallyseriousleaks
while the engine is in operation, it is advisable to have some new gaskets in the
boat’s glovebox for such occasions. If even a slight gap exists, you may experi-
ence problems in the future. Therefore, replacing the gasket is a better idea
than taking any chances with an older one. Also, leaving any portion of the
older gasket on the house or cover can impede good contact.
Replacing the
Raw Water Impeller/
Sea Pump Impeller
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