50
Maintenance
TRANSPORTING THE OUTBOARD
1. Transport outboard resting on bumpers
FLUSHING
If desired, the outboard can be flushed after
each use on a trailer or at dockside while it is
vertical.
1) Place the outboard in an area with good
drainage.
2) Connect garden hose to flushing port.
3) Turn on the water. It is not necessary to
run the engine for a good flushing.
4) Leave the outboard in vertical position long
enough to completely drain the power-
head.
IMPORTANT: If you cannot store the out-
board in the recommended vertical position,
be sure the cooling system is drained com-
pletely. Never place the gearcase higher than
the powerhead. Any water remaining in the
exhaust passages can run into the cylinders
and cause serious damage.
If the outboard is laid down for transportation
or storage, the oiling system must be primed
before reusing the outboard. Refer to Prim-
ing the Oil System on page 17.
If the outboard is laid down for transportation
or storage, it should be laid on its back.
If the engine is transported laying on its side,
protect the motor covers, by laying it on an
old blanket or other soft cloth.
1
007043
To Next Page
Loading...
