Dual Water Pick‑up Flush Gearcase Seal
Kit
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.
5.
Connect a second flushing hose from a water tap to the seawater inlet hose connector or to the seawater pump inlet using
an appropriate adapter.
d
c
b
a
6.
With the sterndrive in the normal operating position, partially open both the sterndrive and engine flushing water supplies
(about 1/2 maximum flow). Do not use full water pressure.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that there is an adequate supply of cooling water to both the sterndrive and the engine during
operation.
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Blocks off the front water inlet holes on the dual water inlet gearcases.
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Typical
a -
Flushing attachment
b -
Hose
a
b
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a -
Seawater pump inlet
b -
Seawater pump
c -
Seawater pump outlet
d -
Fuel cooler (if equipped)
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