Procedure

Flushing the Cooling System

1. With the engine turned off, place the outboard in either the operating position (vertical) or in a tilted position. 2. Remove the flush connector from the bottom cowl. 3. Remove the cover from the flush connector and thread a water hose into the flush connector. 4. Turn on the water tap (½ maximum) and let the water flush through the cooling system for about 15 minutes. 5. When flushing is complete, turn off the water and disconnect the water hose. 6. Install the cover on the flush connector. Place the flush connector back into the bottom cowl. Tools: water hose