Flushing With Water - TOHATSU MFS 4 Service Manual

21) Flushing with Water

Touching rotating propeller could lead to
injury. Be sure to remove propeller before
running engine on the land.
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide,
which will cause gas poisoning. Do not
start engine with outboard motor placed in
a closed area such as boat house.
Flushing with water
1. Remove propeller and thrust holder.
Attach optional flushing attachment 1.
2.
3. Cover water strainer with tape.
Put water hose on flushing attachment 1 and run water.
4.
5. Set gear shift to neutral (N) and start engine.
Check that cooling water check port 2 discharges water,
6.
and run engine for 3 to 5 minutes at low speed.
7. Stop engine and stop water supply, remove flushing
attachment 1, remove tape, and then, reinstall propeller.
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