2006 260 DA fresh water pump not working

[mtom1969]

I had my recently purchased '06 260 DA on the water for the first time this weekend. When I filled the freshwater tank and turned on the freshwater pump all appeared to be working ok. The faucet in the cabin and the head flowed water well after the initial "air" cleared the lines. However, later in the same day, when I went to use the faucets again, they did not work anywhere on the boat and water will not flow into the toilet. There is plenty of water in the tank, so that is not the issue. I'm wondering if the pump has stopped working completely. Any thoughts one where I should check next to troubleshoot the problem?

 

[KevinC]

Check to see if you hear the pump running when you turn it on. If you hear it then check the screens on all the strainers at the faucets (or at least one). Simply take it off and see if water runs. I had a similar issue when I first got my 2003 260. There was a bunch of sediment in the lines and the dirt and sand clogged all strainers.

-Kevin

 

[mtom1969]

Check to see if you hear the pump running when you turn it on. If you hear it then check the screens on all the strainers at the faucets (or at least one). Simply take it off and see if water runs. I had a similar issue when I first got my 2003 260. There was a bunch of sediment in the lines and the dirt and sand clogged all strainers.

-Kevin

Kevin - thanks for the quick feedback. I'll check that out and see if that is the problem.

 

[bbwhitejr]

There is also a main filter right at the pump. It has a clear bowl with a screen in it. Often times, the screen gets gunked up and will not flow water. Very easy to check.

Bennett