Section 6 - Storage
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e. Check valve
a - Drain plug (if equipped)
3. On models with a seawater pickup pump, remove the two blue drain plugs. If the seawater pickup pump does not have blue
drain plugs, or you are unable to access them, loosen the clamps and remove both hoses.
a - Hose clamps
b - Blue drain plugs
4. Crank the engine over slightly with starter motor to purge any water trapped in the seawater pickup pump. Do not allow the
engine to start.
5. After the cooling system has been drained completely, install the drain plugs, reconnect hoses, and tighten all hose clamps
securely.
Draining the Sterndrive
NOTE: This procedure is needed only for salty, brackish, mineral laden, or polluted water applications; and for freezing
temperatures or extended storage.
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