Owner`s manual

5-2
Section 5 Plumbing System
C 260
checked frequently and cleaned as neces-
sary.
Washdown Hose Connector
(typical)
Priming the System
Open the ball valve. Open the hose connec-
tor for the raw water washdown and activate
the pressure pump. Run the pump until all of
the air is purged from the system. Close the
thru-hull ball valve before the boat is hauled
from the water will help to eliminate the air
lock in system. It may be necessary to rep-
rime the raw water system if the system is
not used for an extended period.
5.3 Livewell
Sea water is provided to the livewell by a 12-
volt circulating pump. This pump is designed
to carry a constant flow of water to the
livewell. The pump is activated by the
livewell switch on the helm. An overflow built
into the livewell automatically controls the
water level in the livewell. Always turn the
pump off at the switch panel when the
livewell is not in use.
To fill the livewell, insert the plug into the
drain fitting at the bottom of the livewell.
Make sure the ball valve at the intake thru-
hull fitting is open and turn on the livewell
pump. When the water level reaches the
overflow, it will begin to circulate.
To drain the livewell, turn off the livewell
pump and pull out the plug in the drain fit-
ting. When the livewell has completely
drained, use the washdown hose to flush the
livewell and drain debris.
The livewell supply thru-hull valve should be
closed whenever the livewell is not in use.
This will prevent water from entering the
livewell while the boat is cruising. The
livewell pump is equipped with a sea strainer
on the intake side of the pump located in the
aft bilge. This should be checked frequently
and cleaned as necessary.
! CAUTION
Always turn the raw water pump
switch to the “off” position when leav-
ing the boat unattended.
! CAUTION
Do not run the high pressure pump
dry for extended periods as damage
to the pump will result.
! CAUTION
Do not use the livewell as a dry stor-
age area when it is not in use. Seawa-
ter could accidentally be delivered to
the livewell from the thru-hull fitting
and damage equipment stored there.
! CAUTION
Do not run the livewell pump dry for
extended periods as damage to the
pump will result.