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O U R N A M E N T
8–4
B
ILGE
P
UMP
/F
LOAT
S
WITCH
Your boat is equipped with an automatic float switch adjacent to the bilge pump. This will
enable the bilge pump to come on automatically if a significant amount of water accumulates in
the bilge. This switch is wired directly to the battery. The battery must be in good condition to
ensure proper operation. If your boat is equipped with the battery select switch, the float switch
will function independently of the select switch. The float switch can activate the bilge pump with
the battery select switch in the “off” position. The bilge pump is also equipped with a switch at the
helm. When the switch is in the “on” position the pump will run continuously. When a switch is in
the “off” position, the pump is off unless activated by the float switch.
B
ILGE
P
UMP
L
OCATION
The bilge pump is located in the aft rigging area, and can be reached through the access plate
forward of the aft cockpit wall.
B
ATTERY
S
ELECT
S
WITCH
Boats equipped with two batteries have a battery select switch to indicate which battery will
be used. The switch is labeled “1”, “2”, “Both” and “Off”. In normal use alternate between the
battery “1” and battery “2” positions. The battery that is selected will provide power to the engine
and accessories. In an emergency situation when neither battery will start the engine, the select
switch allows you to combine the power of both batteries by selecting “Both”. However, once the
engine is started, you should return the switch to the “1” or “2” position. See
“Battery Wiring with
Select Switch” on page 8–11
for a diagram.
C A U T I O N
To prevent damage to the bilge pump, do not run it dry for a prolonged period of time.
C A U T I O N
Never turn the battery select switch to the “OFF” position with the engine running or the
charging system could be damaged.
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