Mercury 8.2L MAG/H.O./SeaCore Sterndrive Operation And Maintenance Manual page 89

16. Press the release button on the flush socket to disconnect the quick‑connect fitting and water hose from the engine.
17. Remove the quick‑connect fitting from the water hose.
a
18. Store the quick‑connect fitting on the boat for easy access.
IMPORTANT: Do not store the quick‑connect fitting in the flush socket on the engine. Doing so would allow the seawater
pump to suck air during engine operation causing an overheating problem. Damages due to engine overheating are not
covered by Mercury MerCruiser Warranty.
19. Insert the dust cover in the flush socket on the engine.
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20. Install the propeller.
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a - Quick‑connect fitting (water hose end)
a
b - Flush socket release button
b
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a - Quick‑connect fitting (water hose end)
b
b - Water hose
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Quick-connect fitting: store on the boat, NOT the engine
a
Dust cover installed in the flush socket
a - Dust cover
b - Flush socket
b
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Section 4 - Maintenance
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