Nautique 216, V-Drive, 100077, 200 manual Section Bilge Pumps, CE Bilge Discharge Filter

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Bilge Pumps

Check your bilge pumps often to make sure they are operating efficiently. There are two bilge pumps: one is at the rear of the boat near the rudder and under the floor by the forward bulkhead located next to the fuel tank. To keep the pumps from getting clogged, remove any debris you find in the bilge. Wash the bilge with a good biodegradable household detergent or a bilge cleaner available at your Nautique dealer or a marine supply store. Rinse with water with your bilge pumps running. If your pumps seem to lag, remove the top of the pump from the base and check the impeller to make sure there is no debris inside. See your dealer if there is still a problem with the pumps.

CE Bilge Discharge Filter

Your boat may be equipped with a CE-compliant bilge discharge filter system that is designed to prevent oil-contaminated bilge from being discharged into the environment. One CE bilge filter is required for each bilge pump. The CE bilge filter is located below the deck, connected to the bilge discharge hose just before the hose connection to the deck outlet fitting.

CE bilge discharge filter cartridge XOil™ replacement should be part of a regular maintenance program to prevent oily, contaminated bilge from passing through the deck outlet fitting into the environment. The period between cartridge replacements will depend on the condition of the bilge. Always replace the cartridge immediately after there has been a great amount of oil or other contaminants spilled into the bilge.

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