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1. Make sure that the motor is stopped.
2. Install the flushing attachment (Suzuki genu-
ine part)
1
so that the water intake hole is
covered by the attachment.
NOTE:
• Consult your authorized Suzuki marine
dealer for Suzuki genuine parts.
• Refer to the “Flushing Attachment Instruction
Manual” supplied with the product for detailed
operating instructions.
3. Connect a garden hose to the flushing
attachment and turn on the water to obtain
enough flow so that plenty of excess water is
flowing out from around the attachment.
4. Make sure that the cooling water is dis-
charged from the auxiliary water supply
ports
2
and
3
.
NOTICE
Severe engine damage can occur in as little as
15 seconds if the engine is started without
supplying water to the cooling system.
Never start the motor without supplying water
to the cooling system.
5. Place the remote control handle in the
“NEUTRAL” position with the propeller
removed and start the motor. As soon as the
engine starts, water should spray out of the
pilot water hole
4
, indicating proper water
pump operation. If no water spray is evident,
stop the motor immediately and consult your
dealer.
6. Allow the engine to run only at idle speed
while flushing. Readjust the water flow, if
necessary, so that there is still plenty of
excess water flowing out from around the
attachment
1
.
7. Make sure that water is discharged from the
auxiliary water supply ports
2
and
3
.
NOTE:
If the cooling water level is low, the overheat
alarm might be triggered during operation and
the alarm buzzer might sound. When the
buzzer sounds, increase cooling water flow.
8. Allow the water to continue circulating for 5
minutes.
9. Stop the motor, then turn off the water.
10. Remove the flushing attachment.
11. Clean the motor surface and apply a coat of
automotive wax on the external finish of the
motor.