Battery - Mercury Inboard 5.7L Manual

Maintenance
b.
3. Open the water source.
4. Place remote control in neutral, idle speed position, and start engine. Operate engine
at idle speed, in neutral, for about 10 minutes or until discharge water is clear.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Remove the flushing connector from the water inlet.
7. Reconnect the water inlet hose.
8. Tighten hose clamp securely.
9. Attach to the next engine, if equipped, and repeat procedure.
10. Turn off the water source.
11. Open the seacock, if equipped, or unplug and reconnect the water inlet hose prior to
operating the engine.
NOTE: If the unit is to be stored in the water, the seacock should remain closed until time
of usage. If unit is to be stored out of the water, open the seacock.
12. Replace the propeller if removed. Refer to the boat manufacturers' instructions.

Battery

Refer to specific instructions and warnings accompanying your battery. If this information
is not available, observe the following precautions when handling a battery.
Avoid serious injury from fire or explosion. Do not use jumper cables and a booster battery
to start engine. Do not recharge a weak battery in the boat. Remove battery and recharge
in a ventilated area away from fuel vapors, sparks or flames.
Batteries contain acid which can cause severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and
clothing. If electrolyte is spilled or splashed on any part of the body, immediately flush
the exposed area with liberal amounts of water and obtain medical aid as soon as
possible. Safety glasses and rubber gloves are recommended when handling batteries
or filling with electrolyte.
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All other models: Using appropriate connector, connect the flushing hose from the
water to the water inlet hose (upper hose) of the seawater pickup pump. Proceed
to Step 3.
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90-860174050 JUNE 2005