GASOLINE STERNDRIVE INSTALLATION MANUAL
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3. Repeatedly clean out drain holes using a stiff piece of wire. Do this until entire system
is drained.
NOTE: It may be necessary to lift or bend hoses to allow water to drain completely.
4. Models equipped with circulating pump hose drain plug: Remove drain plug.
5. Models without circulating pump hose drain plug: Loosen hose clamps and discon-
nect hose from thermostat housing or circulating pump. Allow water to drain.
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a
b
a -
Thermostat Housing To Circulating Pump Hose
b -
Drain Plug Location, If Equipped
6. Make sure gear housing water vent and drain holes, speedometer pitot hole and trim
tab cavity vent and drain holes are open and unobstructed.
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b
c
d
a -
Vent Holes
b -
Trim Tab Cavity Drain Holes
c -
Drain Hole
d -
Speedometer Pitot Hole
7. Crank engine over slightly with starter motor to purge any water trapped in seawater
pickup pump. Do not allow engine to start.
8. After cooling system has been drained completely, install drain plugs, reconnect hoses
and tighten all hose clamps securely.