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Mercury 250 Jet Drive - Flushing Instructions; Remove flush adapter plug and attach water hose; Start the engine and flush the engine block; Stop the engine

Mercury 250 Jet Drive
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250 HP JET DRIVE INSTALLATION MANUAL
Page 38
90-10240040 DECEMBER 2003
Flushing Instructions
WARNING
DO NOT run engine on flushing kit above idle speeds. Damage to engine from over-
heating, due to lack of water supply may occur.
1. With engine off, remove flush adapter plug and attach water hose.
52121
a
b
a-Flush Adapter
b-Water Hose
IMPORTANT: Do not run engine above idle when flushing.
2. Turn water all the way on. Start the engine and flush the engine block for at least 10 minutes.
NOTE: An insufficient flow of water to the engine may cause the engine to overheat. If the
warning horn sounds, immediately stop engine and allow to cool.
3. Stop the engine. Turn off the water and remove water hose from flush adapter and rein-
stall the cap. Tighten cap securely.
4. Flush outer surfaces of water outlet nozzle.
Suggested Flushing Intervals
After running jet in salt water environment
Where boat was operated in shallow water or run aground
Overheat warning horn sounds (May be caused from accumulation of particles/debris
in jet powerhead)
CAUTION
If any of the above conditions are not corrected with normal flushing of engine, it
is recommended that the jet be taken to your authorized dealer for service.

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