
STORAGE
WATER INTAKES
7. Allow the engine to run at idle for
at least 5 minutes to clean the
inside o f the motor.
8. Stop the motor and remove the
garden hose adapter.
9. Remove the sealing washer from
the garden hose adapter and install
the sealing washer on the wash
plug.
If tape was used to cover the three
water intakes in step 6, remove the
tape now.
10. Install the wash plug into the gear
case securely.
Flushing Without the Honda
Garden Hose Adapter
It is necessary to run the engine
during the flushing procedure. For
safety, remove the propeller from the
outboard motor (p. 84).
1. Place a container under the
outboard motor, and fill it with
clean, fresh water. The water level
must be at least 2 inches above the
antiventilation plate.
NOTICE
Running the engine without good
w ater circulation can cause
overheating and w ater pump
damage.
Damage caused by running the
outboard motor without sufficient
cooling water is not covered by the
D istribu tor’s Lim ited W arranty
2. Start the engine and run in the N
(neutral) position at low speed for
at least 10 minutes.
3. After flushing, stop the engine,
remove the water container, and
reinstall the propeller (p. 8 4 ).
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