Sterndrive Water Inlets Check - MerCruiser QSD 2.0 Manual

Diesel engine sterndrive
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8.
On models equipped with a seawater strainer, remove the hoses at the seawater strainer and drain them completely. Drain
and empty the seawater strainer. Reconnect the hoses and tighten the hose clamps securely.
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9.
After the seawater has completely drained, remove the temporary drain hose and close the heat exchanger seawater drain
valve.
10. Reconnect all seawater hoses.
11. Tighten all hose clamps to specification.
Description
Hose clamp

Sterndrive Water Inlets Check

1.
Obtain a piece of wire that will fit into the water inlets holes.
2.
Insert the wire in and out of the sterndrive water inlets to ensure that they are open and to remove debris or marine growth.
Do not scrape the sterndrive paint.
3.
Remove the wire from the sterndrive and retain for periodic water inlet checks.
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Alpha and Bravo sterndrive side pickup water inlet location
Typical
Seawater inlet
Seawater outlet
Seawater strainer cover
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Section 5 - Maintenance
Nm
lb–in.
lb–ft
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