Section 4 - Maintenance
Page 80 90-8M0113924 eng DECEMBER 2015
2. Close the seacock, if equipped.
For visual clarity, the seacock shown is not installed
a - Hose fitting to engine
b - Seacock
c - Handle (closed position)
d - To water source pickup attachment
3. If equipped with an alternative water pickup and not equipped with a seacock, disconnect the water hose from the
alternative water pickup and plug both ends, excluding the Bravo sterndrive.
4. Ensure that the inlet water hose from the sterndrive to the engine is connected.
5. Remove the quick‑connect fitting from the parts bag supplied with the engine.
6. Attach the quick‑connect fitting to a water hose.
a - Quick connect fitting (water hose end)
b - Water hose
7. Snap the quick‑connect fitting with the water hose into the flush socket on the engine.
a - Water hose
b - Quick‑connect fitting (water hose end)
c - Flush socket
8. Open the water source of the water hose to a full flow.
9. Allow the water to flush the sterndrive for 30 seconds.
10. Place the remote control in neutral idle speed position and start engine.
NOTICE
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and other components will overheat and suffer damage. Provide
a sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during operation.
11. Operate the engine at idle speed in neutral gear. Do not exceed 1200 RPM.
12. Monitor the engine temperature while operating the engine.
13. Flush the engine for 5–10 minutes or until discharge water is clear.
14. Shut off the engine.
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