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Section 5 - Maintenance
Cleaning the Seawater Strainer
NOTE: Visually inspect the seawater strainer through its clear cover.
An open seawater strainer or seacock during some service or maintenance procedures can introduce water into the boat,
causing damage or sinking the boat. Always close the water supply from the seawater pump, water inlet, or seacock when
performing service or maintenance on the cooling system.
Disconnecting the seawater inlet hose will cause water to enter the bilge resulting in engine damage. Close the seacock
before disconnecting the seawater inlet hose. Plug the seawater inlet hose immediately after disconnecting it.
1.
If the boat is in the water, ensure that the engine is off and close the seacock, if equipped, or remove and plug the
seawater inlet hose.
2.
Remove the seawater strainer cover by turning it counterclockwise by hand.
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3.
Remove the strainer from the strainer housing and clean out any debris. Flush the strainer with clean water.
4.
Clean out any debris from the strainer housing and flush with clean water.
5.
Place the strainer back into strainer housing. Ensure that it is fully and evenly seated into the bottom of the strainer
housing.
6.
Inspect the strainer cover's O‑ring seal and replace if damaged or leaking.
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