Mercury MERCRUISER - Page 124

Section 5 - Maintenance
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17. Disconnect the quick‑connect fitting and water hose from the flush socket on the engine
by pressing the release button on the flush socket.
b
a
18488
a - Quick‑connect fitting (water hose
end)
b - Flush socket release button
18. Remove the quick‑connect fitting from the water hose.
18487
a
b
a - Quick‑connect fitting (water hose
end)
b - Water hose
19. Retain the quick‑connect fitting with the water hose end for repeated use by storing it
separately in a storage compartment on the boat for easy access.
IMPORTANT: Do not store the quick‑connect fitting in the flush socket on the engine. Doing
so would allow the seawater pump to suck air during engine operation causing an
overheating problem. Damages due to engine overheating are not covered by Mercury
MerCruiser Warranty.
25900
a
Quick‑connect fitting stored in the boat
a - Quick‑connect fitting (water hose end)