YOUR
BOAT
WATER STRAINER:
The
water strainer, or
filter,
is
an
in-line system. The Sherwood
Line Strainer
has
an
inlet
and
an
outlet side for the efficient transfer of cooling water
through your engine while running.
(See
illustration for location.) It Is extremely
important
to
visually check this filter before each use
of
boat. This
can
be
accomplished during the recommended four minute period while your blower is
running and the engine cover Is up.
There
is
a fine wire screen inside the bowl
on
the bottom of this unit which collects grass
and
debris. It
is
designed to remove debris before
it
reaches the engine.
If
you
see
debris, unscrew
the bowl from the
cap.
Be
careful
not
to
lose the
0-
ring. Uft out the
wire
screen. Flush the sediment
from the screen
AND
bowl
with water.
Replace
the
screen, inserting the O-ring
gasket and re-install
the
bowl. Turn the bowl
HAND
tight.
DO
NOT
over-tighten.
IMPORTANT:
This should
be
done prior to every
use
of your boat. Debris
can
restrict the normal flow
of
cooling water to your
engine,
Strainer Assembly
causing over-
heating.
The Sherwood filter bowl remains full of water even when the raw water system has
been drained. To properly winterize the boat, the filter bowl should be removed
and emptied.
If the water
is
not removed, the bowl could
be
subject to
freeze
damage, which could
result
in
over-heating during the next season.
It
is
recommended that you review the manufacturer's literature regarding this
unit.
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