Specifications

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CD575
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CD576
Flushing Seawater Cooling System
WARNING
When flushing, be certain the area around propeller is clear, and no one is standing nearby. To avoid
possible injury, remove propeller.
CAUTION
Do not run engine above 1500 rpm when flushing. Suction created by seawater pickup pump may
collapse flushing hose, causing engine to overheat.
CAUTION
Watch temperature gauge on dash to ensure that engine does not overheat.
CAUTION
If cooling system is to be flushed with boat in the water, water inlet valve (if so equipped) must be
closed, or water inlet hose must be disconnected and plugged to prevent water from flowing into boat.
CAUTION
If boat is in the water, do not open water inlet valve until engine is to be restarted, to prevent
contaminated water from flowing back into engine.
NOTE: To prevent silt and/or salt buildup in cooling system, flush with freshwater at specified intervals.
1 If boat is in the water, close water inlet valve (if equipped) or disconnect and plug seawater inlet hose.
2 Disconnect water inlet hose (lower hose) from seawater pickup pump.
3 Using appropriate connector, connect hose between connector and water tap.
4 Partially open water tap (about 1/2 maximum).
5 Place remote control in NEUTRAL, idle speed position, and start engine.
6 Operate engine at idle speed, in NEUTRAL, for about 10 minutes or until discharge water is clear.
7 Stop engine.
8 Shut off water, remove flushing connector from pump inlet and reconnect water inlet hose.
9 Tighten hose clamp securely.
10The closed section of cooling system that contains coolant does not need to be flushed. Coolant is changed
at specified intervals. Refer to “Maintenance Chart.”