Mercury 305 CID - Sea Strainer (Quicksilver); Removal

6A-4 - SEAWATER COOLING MODELS 90-823225--1 1096
NOTE: Some installations may have 7/32 in. (5.5
mm) holes drilled in transom using four 5/16 in. diam-
eter stainless steel lag bolts in place of round head
screws. In any case, flat washers and O-rings are re-
quired as outlined.
72641
b
a
Water Pickup Installed on Transom
a - Diagonal Mount - Leading Edge of Pickup 1/8 In. (3mm)
from Boat Bottom
b - Vertical Mount - Corner of Leading Edge of Pickup 1/8 In.
(3mm) from Boat Bottom
5. Secure water pickup from inside with locknuts
and washers (unless using lag bolts).
6. Tighten fasteners securely.
Sea Strainer (Quicksilver)
NOTICE
Refer to manufacturer’s instructions for in-
formation on removal and installation of
other than Quicksilver Sea Strainer.
Removal
!
CAUTION
If boat is in water while working on seawater
strainer, close seacock, if so equipped. If boat is
not equipped with a seacock, remove and plug
seawater inlet hose to prevent a siphoning action
that may occur, allowing seawater to flow from
the drain holes or removed hoses and enter boat.
IMPORTANT: Be certain engine is off and cooling
system is cold.
1. Follow “a” or “b” instructions:
a. Models Equipped with Seacock:
(1) Close seacock (seawater inlet valve).
(2) Disconnect seawater inlet hose from sea-
water strainer.
72691
b
a
a - Seawater Inlet Hose
b - Seawater Strainer
b. Models without Seacock:
(1) Disconnect seawater inlet hose from sea-
water strainer inlet and plug seawater in-
let hose.
70062
b
c
d
a
a - Seawater Inlet Hose
b - Seawater Strainer
c - Seawater Strainer Inlet
d - Plug