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6 Maintenance
Raw water pump inspection
Every 1000 operating hours.
55 Raw water pump inspection
The rubber impeller of the outboard water
pump is not proof against running dry.
Note The impeller used on SOLAS engines
is indeed proof against running dry.
If the water supply has been blocked, it may
be necessary to replace the impeller. Always
carry a spare impeller on board.
56 Pump cover removal
Inspection where appropriate changing is as
follows:
• Close the sea cock.
• Remove the cover of the pump by unscrew-
ing the screws out of the housing.
The position of the hose connections on the
pump may be dierent as in the drawing
57 Impeller removal
• Slide the impeller o of the shaft using a
waterpump plier.
• Mark the impeller to ensure correct re-in-
stallation if it is to be re-used. The impeller
must be installed in the same position as
removed.
note
Only engines with intercooling!
VD02013
VD02014
101.6 x 6.3
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