Section 5 - Maintenance
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c. Install the appropriate flushing attachment over the water inlet holes in the gear housing.
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Alpha Sterndrive Side Pickup
Flushing Device 91‑44357Q 2
Attaches to the water intakes; provides a fresh water connection when
flushing the cooling system or operating the engine.
d. Lower the sterndrive to full down position.
3.
If flushing the seawater system with the boat out of the water:
a. Lower sterndrive to full down position.
b. Remove the propeller.
c. Install the appropriate flushing attachment over the water inlet holes in the gear housing.
4. Connect a hose from a water tap to the flushing attachment.
Typical
a - Flushing attachment
b - Hose
IMPORTANT: Engines with the sterndrive water inlet blocked off at the gimbal housing and using a through‑hull or
through‑transom water inlet need a supply of cooling water available to both the sterndrive and to the engine during
operation.
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