Top Cowl Removal And Installation - Mercury 40/50 Series Manual

3. Be sure to secure the water strainer and sub‑water strainer on
the gearcase beforehand.
a
4. With the shift lever in Neutral (N), run the engine at a low speed
so that water flushes out the cooling system to remove
seawater and mud.
c
b
a

Top Cowl Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Unlock the rear latch by pushing lever down.
MAINTENANCE
b
a -
c
d
b -
c -
d -
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a - Tape
d
b - Tape (for flushing with screw
in attachment)
c - Oil plug
d - Flushing attachment
(optional)
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Flushing attachment
(optional)
Wash plug
Oil plug
Tape (for flushing with
screw in attachment)
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