
Maintenance
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the attitude shown when transporting
and storing it. If storing or transporting
the outboard motor on its side (not up-
right), put it on a cushion after draining
the engine oil.
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Do not place the outboard motor on its
side before the cooling water has
drained from it completely, otherwise
water may enter the cylinder through
the exhaust port and cause engine trou-
ble.
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Store the outboard motor in a dry, well-
ventilated place, not in direct sunlight.
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Procedure
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Flushing with the flushing attachment
Flushing with the flushing attachment
1.
Wash the outboard motor body using
fresh water. For further information, see
page 42.
2.
Disconnect the fuel line from the motor
or shut off the fuel cock, if equipped.
3.
Remove the engine top cowling and si-
lencer cover. Remove the propeller.
4.
Install the flushing attachment over the
cooling water inlet.
CAUTION:
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Do not run the engine without supplying
it with cooling water. Either the engine
water pump will be damaged or the en-
gine will be damaged from overheating.
Before starting the engine, be sure to
supply water to the cooling water passag-
es.
CAUTION:
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Avoid running the outboard motor at high
speed while on the flushing attachment,
otherwise overheating could occur.
5.
Cooling system flushing is essential to
prevent the cooling system from clog-
ging up with salt, sand, or dirt. In addi-
tion, fogging/lubricating of the engine is
mandatory to prevent excessive engine
damage due to rust. Perform the flush-
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1. Flushing attachment