Maintenance
FLUSHING
Flush the outboard with fresh water following
use in brackish, salt or polluted water to
minimize the accumulation of scale and silt
deposits in cooling system passages. The
outboard can be flushed on the trailer or at
dockside. Place outboard in vertical (down)
position in a well ventilated area.
SERVICE TIPS
to uncover the holes after flushing the en-
gine.
1
NOTICE
If you cannot store the out-
2
board in the recommended vertical posi-
tion, be sure the cooling system is
drained completely. Never place the gear-
case higher than the powerhead. Any
water remaining in the exhaust passages
can run into the cylinders and cause seri-
ous damage.
1.
2.
Gearcase holes
Water intakes
Using Lower Engine Cover Flushing
Port
1)
3)
Remove propeller and place the shift lever
in NEUTRAL position.
Place the outboard in an area with good 4) Connect garden hose to flushing device
drainage.
and install flushing device on gearcase.
5) Turn on the water. Keep the water pres-
sure between 20 and 40 psi (140 to
300kPa).
Start the engine and RUN AT IDLE
SPEED. Flush engine for at least five min-
utes. A steady stream of water must flow
from exhaust relief port of outboard.
2)
3)
Connect garden hose to flushing port.
Turn on the water. It is not necessary to
run the engine for a good flushing.
6)
1
2
4)
Leave the outboard in vertical position long
enough to completely drain the power-
head.
1.
2.
Flushing device
Stream of water
Using Gearcase Flushing Device
1)
Place the outboard in an area with good
drainage.
7) Turn engine OFF. Leave the outboard in
vertical position long enough to completely
drain the powerhead.
2)
Cover the two small gearcase holes on
each side of the gearcase with heavy tape
to insure enough water travels to the pow-
erhead from the water intakes. Remember
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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