The bilge system has been performing well; however, the aft starboard engine room bilge well suddenly fails to be pumped out. Which of the following should be done first to determine the cause?

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Attempt to pump out another bilge well to determine if the entire system is affected.

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Open the bilge pump for inspection.

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Remove only the manifold valve to the affected bilge well.

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Remove each of the manifold valves.

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