Before Starting The Engine; Inspect The Sea Strainer - Axis A20 Owner's Manual

before starting
the engine
will result in engine failure eventually. Boat operators should routinely review the engine temperature
information provided on the gauge on the instrument panel. Ignoring or failing to take proper steps to
reduce the engine temperature, resulting in damage, is not covered under the warranty.
Leave the engine OFF.
To inspect the sea strainer, open the engine compartment. Note the sea strainer's appearance
as shown in the accompanying photo. The sea strainer will be located in different places,
depending on the boat model. (If you cannot locate the sea strainer, ask for assistance from your
authorized Axis dealer. This step is critical and cannot be overlooked.)
Open and lift the cover to expose the filter.
Remove the filter and examine for any debris that has accumulated within it. When
necessary, clean out the filter and then reinstall it in the housing. Hand tighten the lid so that
water will not leak out and into the engine compartment.
If it is necessary to check the sea strainer during an outing, turn OFF the engine first and then
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close the valve on the water pickup feeding the sea strainer. Make sure you open the valve prior
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to running the engine; otherwise, it will overheat. Whenever the engine is running, water is being
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drawn in and you will not be able to inspect the sea strainer.
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Failure to follow the maintenance instructions provided in this Owner's
Manual will result in the voiding of the Limited Warranty explained in
its own section of this Owner's Manual.
Raw water from the lake/river/sea is
drawn into the boat to cool the engine and
drive train. Even in closed cooling systems, it
is necessary to circulate water in part of the
system. To protect the system, an optional sea
strainer may be installed near the raw water
intake and serves the purpose of keeping
debris from entering the cooling system and
causing eventual engine failure. As with any
kind of strainer, it is necessary to regularly
clean it so that water can flow unimpeded.
When operating the boat in "dirty" water that is brackish
or has a noticeable degree of weeds and other flora, it may
be necessary to clean out the strainer in boats equipped with
sea strainers even during an outing. Pay close attention to
the engine temperature, which appears on a gauge. (See the
Instrument Panel and Gauges section of this Owner's Manual
for more information.) An overheating engine is probably
due to inadequate water flow.
inspect
strainer
Continuing to operate a
boat that is overheating
the engine and drive train
the
sea