MerCruiser Axius 350 MAG, User Manual

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Section 5 - Maintenance
90-899883234 JANUARY 2008 Page 103
Flushing the Power Package
General Information
Your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer can explain how to properly flush your power
package.
The boat can be equipped with a combination of any of three different types of water
pickups: through the hull, through the transom, and through the sterndrive. The flushing
procedures for these systems are separated into two categories: sterndrive water pickups
and alternative water pickups.
IMPORTANT: Engines that require dual water pickups require a through‑the‑hull or
through‑the‑transom pickup in addition to the sterndrive water inlets.
IMPORTANT: Engines with the sterndrive water inlet blocked off at the gimbal housing and
using a through‑the‑hull or through‑the‑transom pickup need a supply of cooling water
available to both the sterndrive and to the engine during operation.
FLUSHING ATTACHMENTS
a
b
c
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a
b
Flushing attachments for dual water pickup Flushing attachments for side water pickup
a - Flushing device
b - Hose attachment
c - Dual water pickup flush gearcase
seal kit
Flushing Device 91‑44357Q 2
9192
Attaches to the water intakes; provides a fresh water
connection when flushing the cooling system or operating the
engine.