Scout Boats 222 Abaco, Owner'S Manual

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The livewell sea cock valve and the valve on the aerator should
be closed whenever the livewell is not in use. This will pre-
vent water from entering the livewell while the boat is cruis-
ing. Make sure the valve is opened before operating the raw
water washdown.
Note: Do not use the livewell as a dry storage area when
it is not in use. Sea water could accidently be de-
livered to the livewell from the thru-hull fitting
and damage equipment stored there.
DO NOT RUN THE LIVEWELL PUMP DRY FOR
EXTENDED PERIODS AS DAMAGE TO THE PUMP
WILL RESULT.
A RUPTURED RAW WATER INTAKE OR PRESSURE
LINE COULD CAUSE THE BOAT TO TAKE ON WATER
AND SINK. ALWAYS TURN THE RAW WATER
SYSTEMS OFF AND CLOSE THE THRU-VALVES
WHEN LEAVING THE BOAT UNATTENDED.
6.4 Raw Water System Maintenance
The following items should be done routinely to help main-
tain your raw water system:
• Check hoses, particularly the sea water supply lines, for
signs of deterioration.
• Periodically remove and clean the water strainer located
at the intake side of the pressure pump. To clean the
strainer, make sure the raw water accessories are off and
close the valve at the thru-hull fitting. Rotate the strainer
bowl counterclockwise to release it. Remove and clean
the screen with freshwater. Lubricate the O-ring lightly
with petroleum jelly and reinstall the screen and strainer
bowl.
• Spray pumps and thru-hull valves with a protective oil
periodically.
• The fishboxes and livewells should be drained and cleaned
after each use.
• Operate all sea cock valves at least once a month to keep
them operating properly.
SHOULD A HOSE RUPTURE, TURN THE PUMP OFF
IMMEDIATELY. ALWAYS CLOSE THE THRU-HULL
VALVE WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON A
SEA WATER PUMP.
THE BATTERIES MUST BE PROPERLY CHARGED.
OPERATING ANY PUMPS FROM A BATTERY WITH
A LOW CHARGE MAY LEAD TO A PUMP FAILURE.
THE RAW WATER SYSTEM MUST BE PROPERLY
WINTERIZED PRIOR TO WINTER LAY-UP. SEE
SECTION ON WINTERIZING.