Kohler — Seawater Pump Priming
Maintenance
From a Kohler operator's manual covering: 11EKOD, 11EKOZD, 5EFKOD, 5EFKOZD, 6EKOD, 6EKOZD, 7- 9EFKOZD, 7EFKOZD, 9- 11EKOZD, 9EFKOD, 9EFKOZD, 9EKOZD. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 11EKOZD, Kohler 5EFKOD, Kohler 6EKOD, Kohler 7EFKOZD, Kohler 9EFKOZD, Kohler 9EKOZD
Procedure
- Close the seacock.
- Remove the hose from the seawater-filter outlet.
- Fill the hose and seawater pump with clean water.
- Reconnect the hose to the water filter outlet.
- Open the seacock.
- Confirm seawater pump operation on startup as indicated by water discharge from the exhaust outlet.
Full service-parts list: Kohler 11EKOZD →, Kohler 5EFKOD →, Kohler 6EKOD →, Kohler 7EFKOZD →, Kohler 9EFKOZD →, Kohler 9EKOZD →
Source: Kohler operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.