Owner`s manual

2012 World Cat 270TE Owners Manual
The 270TE has two 31 gallon livewells standard. Each is equipped with a dual purpose 1100 GPH livewell pump.
The pumps are located in the aft bilge compartment and can be reached through the inspection port in either
motorwell. The wiring is secured to the pump using a tie-strap, and must be disconnected prior to removing the pump.
The livewell pumps draw water through the strainers mounted on the inboard side of the port and starboard sponson.
A seacock is installed between the pickup and the pump to allow you to seal the system between use, or in the event
of a plumbing failure.
To operate either livewell, first verify that the respective seacock is open and install the livewell standpipe. When you
have completed these steps, engage the livewell pump using the console switch pod. The livewell light is also
controlled by the switch. Water will fill the tank until it is level with the standpipe which evacuate water through the
hullside. To clear bait residue from the tank during operation, unscrew the standpipe halfway. Two holes cut into the
threads of the pipe will allow waste to be removed overboard without draining the tank. When you have finished
using the livewell, remove the standpipe to allow the water to drain overboard. Drain plugs are provided with your
boat, so that you can convert one or both livewells into a cooler when not in use.
NOTICE
While underway, leaving your livewell seacock open could result in inadvertently filling your livewell.
To prevent this, close the seacock when the pump is not in operation.
NOTICE
Operating the engines in reverse can cause excessive ventilation near the livewell intake, causing the
pump to airlock. To prevent this, turn the pumps “OFF” prior to any continuous or high speed reverse
operation. If your pump does becomes air locked, turn the pump “OFF” for 15 to 30 seconds to correct
the problem.
10.1.7 Raw Water System
The raw water pump is located in the aft rigging compartment on the port side, and can be accessed through the hatch
located on the vertical wall beneath the livewell. The pump and wiring are mounted on the rigging wall at the back of
the compartment. The raw water pump is connected to the dual purpose livewell pump which brings in water through
a strainer located on the inboard side of the port sponson. The livewell/raw water seacock must be open for the
system to work, however, the livewell pump does not have to be “ON”. Similar to the freshwater pump, the raw water
system in controlled by a pressure switch set at 45 psi. The pump will cycle on and off as needed to maintain this
pressure. Most owners leave the pump “on” throughout the day, and use the system when necessary. On the 270TE,
the raw water pump feeds the Hosecoil™ on the starboard side of the leanbar through a y-valve. To view the layout
of the raw water system see the drawing in section 10.4.7.
10.1.8 Hosecoil
The freshwater and raw water systems can both be operated using the Hosecoil™ washdown located on the leanbar.
Use the y-valve mounted beneath the Hosecoil™ to select freshwater or raw water discharge. To operate the
Hosecoil™, remove the cover plate and extend the hose as far as necessary. Open the nozzle by twisting it, adjust to
the desired spray pattern and operate similar to any residential water hose. When you are finished, close the nozzle
and return the hose to the cylinder.
10.1.9 Anchor Windlass (Freefall)
World Cat provides an optional anchor windlass manufactured by Simpson Lawrence™. If you choose this option,
you will receive the windlass, an anchor, anchor rope, and chain which is matched to your vessel’s size. The rocker
switch to control the windlass is mounted at the helm, and foot switches are installed at the windlass. The
manufacturer’s instruction manual is provided, in the “Owner’s Portfolio”, detailing their use.
The circuit breaker for the anchor windlass is mounted in the center of the battery management panel. The panel is
connected to the “Stbd Start” battery switch. If you choose not to have the factory install your windlass, World Cat
provides wires in the deck harness to allow for aftermarket installs. Regardless of type, a directional control solenoid
and rocker style switch will be needed to add the aftermarket windlass. Please refer to the windlass’s user manual for
proper installation.
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