Mercury MerCruiser Service Manual page 66

Maintenance
17. Disconnect the quick‑connect fitting and water hose from the flush socket on the engine by pressing the release button on
the flush socket.
18. Remove the quick‑connect fitting from the water hose.
a
19. Retain the quick‑connect fitting with the water hose end for repeated use by storing it separately in a storage compartment
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.
a
20. Insert the dust cover in the flush socket on the engine.
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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 stored in the boat
a - Quick‑connect fitting (water hose end)
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a
Dust cover installed in the flush socket
a - Dust cover
b - Flush socket
b
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