Section 5 - Maintenance
90-8M0050539
eng
MAY 2011
Page 115
Flushing Attachments
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.
Sterndrive Water Pickups
This Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive is equipped with side water pickups. Side pickups require the flushing attachment (44357Q
2).
5773
Side 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 models with the sterndrive seawater inlet blocked, supply water to the sterndrive and to the engine. See
Alternative Water
Pickups
.
2. On models using the sterndrive water pickups for water supply: proceed to Step 3. or Step 4.
NOTE: Closed cooled models are equipped with a heat exchanger on the engine.
3. If flushing the cooling system with the boat in the water:
a. Raise the 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.
4. If flushing the cooling system with the boat out of the water:
a. Lower sterndrive to full down/in position.
!
WARNING
Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never operate the boat out of the water with a propeller installed. Before
installing or removing a propeller, place the drive unit in neutral and engage the lanyard stop switch to prevent the engine from
starting. Place a block of wood between the propeller blade and the anti‑ventilation plate.
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