If equipped with the pump out option, the waste can be C. Head With Overboard Discharge
removed from the tank at a pumping station. A deck
plate fitting labeled WASTE, is provided for this purpose. This option is available on all Vista models. The head
RefertoTableVIforlocationofthewastepumpoutfitting. operates the same as in the porcelain head above but an
additional line with “wye” has been installed for overboard
B. Porcelain Head
discharge. The waste will be pumped into the holding
tank from the head. The macerator pump is installed
The porcelain head with holding tank is standard on the after the holding tank. Refer to Figure G2.
model and is optional on the 238 and 258 models.
278
This is a manually-operated head. Waste holding tank
capacities and locations are listed in Table VII.
NOTICE
The macerator pump must be used to discharge
waste overboard. However, DO NOT use the
macerator pump to discharge waste at a pump-
ing station. If the hose is not air tight or connect-
ed properly, waste could spurt out or leak around
the deck fitting and into the boat.
Table VI: Waste Pumpout Deck Fitting
MODEL
238
WASTE PUMPOUT LOCATION
Starboard, Mid Deck
Port, Aft Deck
258
278
Stbd, Mid Deck
Theheadobtainsseawaterfromapick-upforrinsingthe
bowl. The pick-up and strainer are located below the aft
cabinflooronthe278model andintheenginebilgecom-
partment on the 238 and 258 models.
Table VII: Holding Tank Capacities & Locations
MODEL
238
TANK CAPACITY
8 gal.
LOCATION
Stbd Engine Compartment
Stbd Mid Cabin Floor
Stbd Side Wall, Aft Cabin
258
14 gal.
278
25 gal.
Tooperate,
1.
2.
3.
Move the wet/dry bowl selector to WET BOWL posi-
tion. Pump the handle up and down a few times to
add some water to the bowl.
To flush, make sure selector is in the WET BOWL
position and pump the handle until the bowl is thor-
oughly rinsed and evacuated.
Figure G2: 238 Waste System With Overboard Discharge
After flushing, move selector to DRY BOWL position
and pump handle until about one cup of water re-
mains in the bottom of the bowl.
To operate the overboard discharge system:
1.
Thedischargevalveislocatedintheenginecompart-
ment. To open, turn the valve so that the handle is
parallel to the flow of the valve.
Leavewet/drybowlselectorinDRYBOWLpositionwhen
not in use.
Seetheappropriatemanufacturer’sinformationincluded
with this manual.
The waste deck plate cover must be tightened
securely for the overboard discharge system to
operate.
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| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 1998, 1999 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Publisher | fourwinns.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Outboard Marine Corporation |
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