Clearing A Clogged Water Intake - Mercury 200 Sport-Jet Operation & Maintenance Manual

Clearing A Clogged Water Intake

The hydro surge (weed) grate and cast aluminum grate are intended for
general use. The rock grate is intended for use if operating the jet drive in
rocky, shallow conditions.
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a - Hydro surge grate
b - Cast aluminum grate
c - Rock grate
MANUAL CLEARING
Avoid injury resulting from contacting the rotating impeller or having hair,
clothing, or loose objects drawn into the water intake and wrapping around
the impeller shaft. Stay away from the water intake and never insert an object
into the water intake or water outlet nozzle when the engine is running.
If weeds or debris clog the water intake, turn the engine off and completely
clean out the blockage to return the unit to proper running order.
1. Turn off the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch. The
pump impeller still spins and pumps water when the engine is running,
even when in neutral.
2. Clean debris from the entire jet drive unit (water intake, impeller, and
nozzle). If the jet drive cannot be easily cleaned, return the boat to the
trailer or to a boat lift before performing any further work.
3. It may be necessary to remove the water intake grate from the bottom of
the jet drive to clean debris from the water intake.
a. Remove the water intake grate by removing the four screws.
b. Install the water intake grate with the same four screws.
MAINTENANCE
c
WARNING
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