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Washing outboard motor
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When washing the outboard motor, be care-
ful not to spray the water inside of the top
cowl, especially electrical components.
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Note
It is recommended to check chemical
properties of water on which your out-
board motor is regularly used.
If outboard motor is used in salt water,
brackish water or water with high acidic
level, use fresh water to remove salt,
chemicals or mud. And flush cooling
water passage after every use or before
storing outboard motor for long time.
Before flushing, remove the propeller
and the forward thrust holder.
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Flushing attachment
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Do not operate the engine when flushing the
outboard motor with a hose joint as this can
cause damage to the outboard motor.
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To prevent the engine from starting when
you are near the propeller, remove the stop
switch lock.
1. Tilt down the outboard motor.
2. Remove the water plug from the bot-
tom cowl, and screw in the flushing
plug as below picture.
3. Connect a water hose. Turn on the
water and adjust the flow.
Continue flushing the outboard motor
for 3 to 5 minutes.
4. After the flushing, be sure to reattach
the water plug.
5. Tilt up the outboard motor.
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1. Flushing plug (option)
2. Hose (commercially available)
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Flushing by test tank
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Do not start engine without removing pro-
peller, turning propeller out in the open may
lead to personal injury.
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Never start or operate the engine indoors or
in any space which is not well ventilated.
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a
colorless and odorless gas which can be fatal
if inhaled for any length of time.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
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