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Section 5
Bilge System
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the discharge of
oil or oily waste into the water. Violators can be fined $5,000.00.
Do not allow water to accumulate in the bilge area of your boat.
When the boat is in use, make sure the bilge pump is turned on.
The bilge pump is an automatic pump that tests for the presence of
water every two to three minutes and pumps until the water is
removed. If the pump is in between detection cycles, the "test"
mode can be bypassed to operate immediately by turning the switch
off and then back on. Remember, the engine and other parts of the
drive system could be damaged and there is also a risk of personal
injury as increasing water level will adversely affect the handling and
maneuverability of the boat.
CAUTION
in the bilge area will adversely affect the handling and
maneuverability of the boat. Also, damage to the engine
and other parts of the drive system can occur from the
additional water. DO NOT allow the bilge pump to
operate after all the water has been cleared from the
bilge area, damage to the pump will occur.
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NOTICE
The risk of personal injury from excess water
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