4-32EEMU01172CLEANING COOLING-WATERPASSAGESFlushing device equipped modelPerform this procedure right after operationfor the most thorough flushing.1) After shutting off the engine, unscrewthe garden-hose connector 2 from thefitting 1 on the bottom cowling.2) Screw the garden-hose connector 2onto a garden hose 3 which is con-nected to a fresh-water supply.3) With the engine off, turn on the watertap and let the water flush through thecooling passages for about 15 minutes.Turn off the water and disconnect thegarden hose 3.4) When flushing is complete, reinstall thegarden-hose connector 2 on the fitting1 on the bottom cowling. Tighten theconnector securely.CAUTION:@Do not leave the garden-hose connectorloose on the bottom cowling fitting or letthe hose hang free during normal opera-tion. Water will leak out of the connectorinstead of cooling the engine, which cancause serious overheating. Be sure theconnector is tightened securely on thefitting after flushing the engine.@NOTE:@ When flushing the engine with the boat inthe water, tilting up the engine until it iscompletely out of the water will achievebetter results. Refer to cooling system flushing instruc-tions in “TRANSPORTING AND STOR-ING OUTBOARD MOTOR”.@
