OXE 200 HP - Flushing the Power Unit

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MAINTENANCE
FLUSHING THE POWER UNIT
Perform this procedure right aer operation to
achieve the best result.
!
WARNING
Do not perform this procedure while the
engine is running. The water pump may
be damaged and severe damage from
overheating can result.
Bottom cowling water fitting
1. Aer shutting down the engine, unscrew
the cap from the fitting on the bottom
cowling.
2. Screw a garden hose adapter onto a
garden hose, which is connected to a
fresh water supply. Then connect it to the
fitting on the bottom cowling.
3. With the engine off, turn on the water
flush through the cooling passages for
about 15 minutes. Turn off the water and
disconnect the garden hose adapter from
the garden hose connector.
4. Remove the adapter from the fitting on
the bottom cowling. Replace the cap and
tighten securely.
!
WARNING
Do not leave the garden hose connector on
the bottom cowling fitting or let the hose
hang free during normal operation. Water
will leak out of the connector instead of
cooling the engine, which can cause serious
overheating. Replace the cap aer flushing
the engine.
NOTE! When flushing the engine with the
boat in the water, tilting the outboard until it is
completely out of the water will achieve better
results.