Volvo Penta KAD32 Instruction Book page 40

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Impeller. Checking/Replacing
WARNING! Risk for water penetration. If the boat
is in the water the following measures should be
carried out before starting work:
Reverse gear: Close the sea cock.
Remove the cover from the seawater pump and re-
move the impeller (1). If there are cracks or other de-
fects the impeller must be replaced. (If the pump shaft
can be turned by hand the flange must be replaced).
Lubricate the pump housing and the inside of the cov-
er with a little waterproof grease for rubber. Reinstall
the impeller using a clockwise rotating movement. In-
stall the seal washers on the shaft center. Install the
cover together with a new gasket. Open the sea cock.
Seawater filter. Cleaning
Screw off cover (1) and remove seal plate (2). Lift out
and clean the insert (3).
WARNING! Risk for water penetration.
IMPORTANT! If the boat is used in water that
has a lot of contaminants, seaweed etc. the filter
must be checked more frequently than indicated
in the maintenance schedule. Otherwise there is
a risk the filter will clog and the engine will over-
heat.