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Troubleshooting Guide
problem
cause & solutioN
The automatic switch on the bilge pump does not activate
the pump.
• The circuit breaker near the battery switch has blown. Reset
the circuit breaker.
• The battery is dead. Charge or replace the battery.
• The pump impeller is jammed by debris. Clean pump impel
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ler housing.
• The wire connections in the bilge have corroded. Replace
connectors and secure above the bilge waterline.
• The pump is defective. Replace pump.
The bilge pump will not run when the manual switch is
activated.
• The circuit breaker supplying the switch has tripped. Replace
or reset the circuit breaker.
• The battery switch is off. Turn on the battery switch and
bilge pump breaker.
• The pump impeller is jammed by debris. Clean pump impel
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ler housing.
• The wire connections in the bilge have corroded. Replace
connectors and secure above the bilge waterline.
• The switch is defective. Replace the switch.
• The pump is defective. Replace pump.
ACCESSORY PROBLEMS
Head will not flush.
• The holding tank is full. Pump out the holding tank.
• The flush valve is defective. Replace the flush valve.
Excessive odor from marine head.
• Back pressure in the holding tank. Pump out holding tank
and clean the vent and vent hose.
• No deodorizer in the holding tank. Add deodorizer to the
holding tank each time it is pumped out.
• The waste in the tank is over two weeks old. Pump the hold
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ing tank if it has contained waste for two weeks or more.
Holding tank will not empty.
• Holding tank vent is clogged. Clean the vent and vent hose.
• There is a vacuum leak in the hose from the holding tank to
the deck pump out fitting. Tighten loose fittings or replace
damaged hoses.
No AC power to the battery charger and shore cord is
properly connected.
• The breaker at the shore outlet is off. Activate breaker.
• The shore power cord is damaged or defective. Replace
the cord.
• The shore inlet connection is corroded or defective. Replace
the inlet connection.
The refrigerator compressor runs frequently and the house
battery life seems shorter than it should be whenever the
refrigerator is operating on DC power.
• The thermostat in the refrigerator is set too cold. Check the
temperature in the refrigerator and set the thermostat to a
warmer setting if necessary.
• The door gasket is dirty or moldy and not sealing properly.
Clean or replace the door seal.
• The battery is weak and not providing the proper voltage to
the refrigerator compressor. Replace the battery.
• The refrigerator is defective. Replace the refrigerator.
Summary of Contents for 305 SS
Page 1: ...305 SS Owner s Manual...
Page 2: ...2 MONTEREY BOATS...
Page 4: ...4 MONTEREY BOATS NOTES...
Page 25: ...25 MONTEREY BOATS Operation...
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Page 128: ...128 MONTEREY BOATS Maintenance Log Date Hours Dealer Service Repairs...
Page 129: ...129 MONTEREY BOATS Maintenance Log Date Hours Dealer Service Repairs...
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Page 133: ...133 MONTEREY BOATS Appendix C Boating Accident Report...
Page 134: ...134 MONTEREY BOATS Accident Report...
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Page 153: ...153 MONTEREY BOATS Appendix G Wiring Diagrams 12V DC Battery Switch Panel...
Page 154: ...154 MONTEREY BOATS Schematics DE 12V DC Battery Switch Panel...
Page 155: ...155 MONTEREY BOATS Schematics Accy Helm Panel...
Page 159: ...159 MONTEREY BOATS Schematics Mercury Twin Harness...
Page 160: ...160 MONTEREY BOATS Schematics Mercury M Dash Gauge Harness...
Page 161: ...161 MONTEREY BOATS Schematics Mercury 288 CK Harness...
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