Flushing Attachments; Sterndrive Water Pickups; The Boat Out Of The Water-Bravo Sterndrive; March - MerCruiser 496 MAG Owner's Manual

Flushing Attachments

Flushing Device
Dual Water Pick‑up Flush Gearcase Seal Kit
Flushing Kit

Sterndrive Water Pickups

There are three types of water pickups available on Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives: low water, dual water, and side pickups. Dual
water pickups require the flushing attachment (44357Q 2) and the flush seal kit (881150K 1), low water pickups require the flushing
attachment (849996T 1), and side pickups require the flushing attachment (44357Q 2).
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Dual Water Pickup
The Boat out of the Water—Bravo Sterndrive
IMPORTANT: Flushing the power package is most effective when performed with the boat and sterndrive out of the water.
IMPORTANT: Flushing is needed if the engine package has been operated in saltwater, brackish water, mineral‑laden water, or
polluted water. For best results, flushing is recommended after each outing and before cold weather and extended storage.
1. Lower the sterndrive to full down/in position.

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Attaches to the water intakes; provides a fresh water connection when flushing the
cooling system or operating the engine.
9192
Blocks off the front water inlet holes on the dual water inlet gearcases.
9194
Use for flushing gearcases with low water inlets.
9195
91‑44357Q 2
91‑881150K 1
91‑849996T 1
5771
Low Water Pickup
Section 5 - Maintenance
5773
Side Pickup
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