Owner`s manual

C 260
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THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM SWITCH SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE “OFF” POSITION
WHENEVER LEAVING THE BOAT UNATTENDED OR WHEN THE FRESH WATER SYS-
TEM IS NOT IN USE.
The following items should be done routinely to help maintain your raw water system:
• Check hoses, particularly the sea water supply lines, for signs of deterioration.
• Remove and clean the sea water strainers for the livewell, air conditioner and washdown pump, as needed.
• Spray pumps and thru-hull valves with a protective oil periodically.
• The fishboxes and livewells should be drained and cleaned after each use.
• Operate all thru-hull valves at least once a month to keep them operating properly.
SHOULD A HOSE RUPTURE, TURN THE PUMP OFF IMMEDIATELY. ALWAYS CLOSE
THE THRU-HULL VALVE WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON A SEA WATER PUMP.
THE BATTERIES MUST BE PROPERLY CHARGED. OPERATING ANY PUMPS FROM A
BATTERY WITH A LOW CHARGE MAY LEAD TO A PUMP FAILURE.
THE FRESH AND RAW WATER SYSTEMS MUST BE PROPERLY WINTERIZED PRIOR
TO WINTER LAY-UP. SEE THE SECTION ON WINTERIZING.
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
It is essential that the following items be done periodically to maintain proper drainage of your boat:
• Clean the cockpit drain rails with a hose to remove debris that can block water drainage.
• Clean the hardtop leg drain holes. This is especially important just before winter lay-up.
• Clean the bilge pump and automatic float switch strainers of debris and check the bilge for foreign material
that can cause the automatic switch to malfunction.
• Frequently test the rear automatic bilge pump switch for proper operation. This is accomplished by
turning the test knob on the side of the switch until the pump is activated. You can also use a garden hose
to flood the bilge until the water level is high enough to activate the pump.
• Flush all gravity drains with fresh water to keep them clean and free flowing.