Indmar Marine Engines
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Figure 4.6 – Raw Water Pump
Running engine without adequate cooling
can cause engine to overheat and may result
in fire, explosion, death and/or personal seri-
ous injury.
The rubber water pump impeller in the water
pump can be damaged from running dry or
by picking up sand or silt through the water
intake. Inspect your water pump impeller
annually or more often if you operate your
boat in shallow water or run it aground.
Impeller failure will result in an overheated
engine.
Running your engine with your boat out of
water will damage or ruin your engine.
Damage to your engine caused by overheat-
ing is not covered by your warranty.
Running the engine during the RPM reduc-
tion phase may cause severe damage to your
engine.