Maxum 2400 SE Sport Express 2004, Owner'S Manual Supplement

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Chapter 2: Features/Systems
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Bilge Pumps
Your boat is equipped with two automatic impeller-type bilge pumps which are used to pump water out of the bilge.
Bilge pumps are controlled by automatic bilge pump float switches (autofloat switches) and/or switches at the helm.
Bilge pumps are wired directly to the battery so they will normally function even when the boat is completely shut
down and left unattended.
Bilge Pump Testing
Bilge pumps are critical to the safety of your boat. Check the bilge pumps often to make sure they are working.
Individually test each pump as follows:
1. Turn On bilge pump switch at helm.
2. Make sure water in bilge is pumped overboard.
If there is water in the bilge and the pump motor is running but not
pumping inspect the discharge hose for a kink or collapsed area.
If no problems are found, check the bilge pump housing for clogging
debris as follows:
1. Remove power cartridge:
a. Lift tab while rotating fins counter-clockwise.
b. Lift out power cartridge.
c. Clear outer housing of debris.
2. Reinstall power cartridge:
a. Make sure “O” ring is properly seated.
b. Coat “O” ring with a light film of vegetable or mineral oil.
c. Align two cams on either side of power cartridge with two
slots on outer housing and press power cartridge into housing
while twisting clockwise.
3. Check reinstallation by trying to twist fins counter-clockwise
without lifting tab; cartridge should stay in place.
AFT
FWD BILGE PUMP IS LOCATED UNDER MID BERTH
AFT BILGE PUMP
AFT BILGE PUMP IS LOCATED UNDER ENGINE
& FLOAT SWITCH
FWD BILGE PUMP
& FLOAT SWITCH
THRU-HULL
THRU-HULL
ACCESS
CUTOUT
NOTI CE
Discharge of oil, oil waste or fuel into navigable waters is prohibited by law. Violators are sub-
ject to legal action by the local authorities.
OF OIL
FILM
“O” RING
TAB
FIN
POWER
CARTRIDGE
SLOT (TYPICAL)
CAM
(TYPICAL)
LIGHT
COMPONENTS
BILGE PUMP
OUTER
HOUSING