Sterndrive Water Pickups - Mercury 350 MAG Manual

Flushing Device
Dual Water Pick‑up Flush Gearcase Seal Kit

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).
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Dual 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.
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 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.
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Attaches to the water intakes; provides a fresh water connection when flushing the
cooling system or operating the engine.
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Blocks off the front water inlet holes on the dual water inlet gearcases.
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91‑44357Q 2
91‑881150K 1
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NOTICE
Section 5 - Maintenance
Side water pickup
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