Bilge Pump - Maxum Sport Deck Owner's Manual Supplement

24 CHAPTER 2: FEATURES / SYSTEMS

Bilge Pump

Your boat has one impeller-type
bilge pump. The bilge pump is
automatically controlled by a
float switch (see "Autofloat
Switch" on page 25). The bilge
pump can also be controlled by
a switch on the dash.
Check the bilge pump often to
make sure it is working prop-
erly. To check the bilge pump:
• Turn on the dash-mounted
switch and make sure that
water in the bilge is pumped
overboard.
If bilge water is present and the
pump motor is running, but not
pumping:
• Inspect the bilge pump hose
for a kink or collapsed area.
If the bilge pump hose is not the
problem, check the bilge pump
housing for clogging debris:
To remove the power cartridge (FIG. 1):
1. Lift the tab while rotating the fins counterclockwise.
2. Lift out the power cartridge.
3. Clear the outer housing of debris.
To reinstall the power cartridge (FIG. 2):
1. Make sure the "O" ring is properly seated.
2. Coat the "O" ring with a light film of
vegetable or mineral oil.
3. Align the two cams on either side of the
power cartridge with the two slots on the
outer housing and press the power car-
tridge into the housing while twisting
clockwise.
4. To ensure proper reinstallation of the
power cartridge, attempt to twist the fins
counterclockwise without lifting the tab:
The cartridge should stay in place.
Sport Deck • Owner's Manual Supplement
BILGE PUMP SYSTEM
TAB
FIG. 1
LIGHT FILM
OF OIL
CAM
(TYPICAL)
"O" RING
POWER
CARTRIDGE
SLOT
(TYPICAL)
OUTER
HOUSING
FIG. 2
FLOAT
SWITCH
BILGE
PUMP
LOCATED
UNDER THE
ENGINE
THRU
HULL
FIN