Scout Boats 245 Abaco, Owner'S Manual

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PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION
Troubleshooting Guide
• The water tank is empty. Fill the tank.
• The intake hose is damaged and sucking air.
Replace or repair the hose.
• The pump is defective. Repair or replace the
pump.
• The thru-hull valve is not open. Open valve.
• The in-line sea strainer for the pump is
clogged. Clean the sea strainer.
• The intake hose is damaged and sucking air.
Replace hose.
• The pump is defective. Repair or replace the
pump.
• There is a leak in a pressure line or outlet.
Repair the leak.
• There is an air leak in the intake line. Repair
the air leak.
• The pressure switch is defective. Replace the
pressure switch.
• The voltage to the pump is low. Check for corroded
or loose wiring connections or low battery.
• The strainer is clogged. Clean strainer.
• The pump is defective. Repair or replace the
pump.
• The thru-hull valve is not open. Open valve.
• The strainer on the intake scoop is clogged
preventing the water from getting to the
pump. Put the boat in reverse to clean the
strainer.
• There is an air lock in the system. Prime the
system.
• Impeller screen plugged with debris. Clean
screen at the base of the pump.
• The discharge hose is pinched or clogged.
Check discharge hose and clean or repair.
• Low voltage to the pump. Check the battery
and wire connections.
ACCESSORY PROBLEMS
The freshwater pump runs, but will not pump
water.
The washdown pump runs, but the pump will
not pump water.
The washdown or fresh water pump fails to
turn off after all outlets are closed.
The baitwell pump runs, but does not pump
water.
Reduction in water flow from the bilge
pump.