Section 5 - Maintenance
Page 110
90-899883169 DECEMBER 2007
STERNDRIVE WATER PICKUPS
There are two types of water pickups available on Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives: dual
water, and side water pickups. Dual water pickups require the flushing attachment (44357Q
2) and the flush seal kit (881150K 1), and side water pickups require the flushing
attachment (44357Q 2).
5752
5773
Dual water pickup
Side water pickup
NOTE: Flushing is needed only for salty, brackish, mineral laden or polluted water
applications. Flushing is recommended after each outing for best results.
NOTICE
Flushing the engine with the boat in the water can cause seawater to flow into the engine,
resulting in engine damage. Close the seacock before flushing the engine. Keep the
seacock closed until starting the engine.
1. On seawater cooled models: Proceed to Step 4. or Step 5.
2. On models with the sterndrive seawater inlet blocked, supply water to the sterndrive
and to the engine. See
Alternative Water Pickups
.
3. On models using the sterndrive seawater inlet and a through‑hull or through‑transom
alternative water pickup, supply water to only the sterndrive by taking the following
steps to block, or disconnect and block, the hose from the alternative seawater pickup
pump inlet Y‑fitting.
a.
If equipped with a seacock, close the seacock in the hose from the alternative
water pickup.
b.
If not equipped with a seacock, disconnect the hose from the alternative water
pickup and plug both ends.
c.
If there is not a hose running to the transom, refer to
Alternative Water
Pickups
.
4. If flushing the cooling system with the boat in the water:
a.
Raise sterndrive to trailer position.
b.
Install the appropriate flushing attachment over the water inlet holes in the gear
housing.
c.
Lower sterndrive to full down (in) position.
5. If flushing the cooling system with the boat out of the water:
a.
Lower sterndrive to full down (in) position.
Содержание Axius SeaCore 350 MAG
Страница 66: ...Section 3 On the Water Notes Page 58 90 899883169 DECEMBER 2007 ...
Страница 72: ...Section 4 Specifications Notes Page 64 90 899883169 DECEMBER 2007 ...
Страница 74: ...Section 5 Maintenance Page 66 90 899883169 DECEMBER 2007 ...
Страница 140: ...Section 6 Storage Notes Page 132 90 899883169 DECEMBER 2007 ...
Страница 146: ...Section 7 Troubleshooting Notes Page 138 90 899883169 DECEMBER 2007 ...