SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When flushing, be certain the area around propeller is clear, and no one is standing
nearby. To avoid possible injury, remove propeller.
CAUTION
Donotrunengineabove1500rpmwhenflushing.Suctioncreatedbyseawaterpick-
up pump may collapse flushing hose, causing engine to overheat.
CAUTION
Watch temperature gauge on dash to ensure that engine does not overheat.
6.
Operate engine at idle speed in neutral for 10 minutes, or until discharge water is clear.
Stop engine.
7.
Shut off water tap. Remove garden hose and adaptor from pump inlet and reconnect
water inlet hose. Be sure to tighten hose clamp securely.
IMPORTANT: If boat is in the water, do not open water inlet valve until engine is to be
restarted to prevent contaminated water from flowing back into engine. If boat is not
fitted with a valve, leave water inlet hose disconnected and plugged.
Index
90-861326--1
MARCH 1999
Page 1B-27
| Categories | Mercury MerCruiser Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercury MerCruiser 454 CID, Mercury MerCruiser 502 CID |
| Model Year | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Download File |
|
| Document File Type | |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
Marine readers have rated Mercury MerCruiser GM V8 GM V8 454 CID 7.4L and 502 cid 8.2L Marine Engines Service Manual Number 23 5.0 out of 5.0 based on 1 product reviews. Just need the manual. Wrote review. Can't technically review what I haven't seen yet...