Blackfin 272CC - Accessory System Problems

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Troubleshooting Guide
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ACCESSORY PROBLEMS
The livewell pump runs, but does not pump water.
• 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.
• The thru-hull valve is not open. Open valve.
The fresh water pump runs, but will not pump water.
• 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 shbox pump out pump runs, but does not pump out
the shbox.
• Thedrainttingintheshboxisclogged.Cleanthetting.
• Thepumphasanairlock.Filltheshboxhalffullofwater,
thenturnthepumponandoseveraltimestomovetheair
out and prime the pump.
• The pump discharge line is clogged. Clean the discharge
line.
• The pump is defective. Repair or replace the pump.
The fresh water pump fails to turn o after all outlets are
closed.
• 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 washdown pump runs, but the pump will not pump
water.
• The thru-hull valve is not open. Open valve.
• The in-line sea strainer for the pump is clogged. Clean the
sea strainer.
The washdown or fresh water pump fails to turn o after
all outlets are closed.
• 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.
Reduction in water ow from the bilge pump.
• The strainer is clogged. Clean strainer.
• The pump is defective. Repair or replace the pump.
• 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 con-
nections.