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Section 5 - Maintenance
c.
Install the appropriate flushing attachment over the water inlet holes in the gear housing.
Flushing Device
d.
Lower the sterndrive to full down position.
3.
If flushing the seawater system with the boat out of the water:
a.
Lower sterndrive to full down position.
b.
Remove the propeller.
c.
Install the appropriate flushing attachment over the water inlet holes in the gear housing.
4.
Connect a hose from a water tap to the flushing attachment.
IMPORTANT: Engines with the sterndrive water inlet blocked off at the gimbal housing and using a through‑hull or
through‑transom water inlet need a supply of cooling water available to both the sterndrive and to the engine during
operation.
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Alpha Sterndrive Side Pickup
Attaches to the water intakes; provides a fresh water connection when
flushing the cooling system or operating the engine.
9192
a -
b -
a
b
12374
5773
91‑44357Q 2
Typical
Flushing attachment
Hose
90-8M0069751
APRIL 2012
eng
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