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6.4 Raw Water System Maintenance
The following items should be done routinely to help
maintain your raw water system:
• Check hoses, particularly the seawater supply lines,
for signs of deterioration.
• Periodically remove and clean the water strainers
located near the intake side of the pumps. 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 strainer bowl.
• Spray pumps and thru-hull valves with protective oil
periodically.
• The fishboxes and baitwells should be drained and
cleaned after each use.
• Operate all thru-hull valves at least once a month to
keep them operating properly.
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