Running The Outboard Using A Hose And Flushing Adapter - BRP EVINRUDE E-TEC 115 HP 2011 Service Manual

Flushing — Outboard Running
WARNING
To prevent injury from contact with rotat-
ing propeller, remove the propeller before
flushing.
Place outboard in VERTICAL (DOWN) position in
a well ventilated area.
Thread garden hose into flushing port.
Turn water supply on.
Run outboard at IDLE only until full operating tem-
perature is reached.
Leave the outboard in VERTICAL (DOWN) posi-
tion long enough for the powerhead to drain com-
pletely.
Reinstall propeller.
Flushing — Outboard Not Running
Outboard can be in VERTICAL (DOWN) or
TILTED (UP) position.
Thread garden hose into flushing port.
Turn water supply ON.
Flush outboard for at least five minutes.
Turn off water supply and remove garden hose.
Leave the outboard in VERTICAL (DOWN) posi-
tion long enough for the powerhead to drain com-
pletely.
Running the Outboard Using a
Hose and Flushing Adapter
WARNING
To prevent injury from contact with rotat-
ing propeller, remove the propeller before
running engine with a flushing adapter.
A flushing adapter may be used to provide cooling
water when running the outboard to:
•
Flush the engine
•
Run for an extended period of time, such as
when performing diagnostic work
•
Run the engine on a dynamometer
•
Prepare the outboard for storage.
IMPORTANT:
a well ventilated area with appropriate ground
drainage.
Keep water inlet pressure between 20 to 40 psi
(140 to 275 kPa).
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Be sure water supply is sufficient to run the engine
above idle speed.
Water Supply Requirements
Model
115–130 HP 60° V4 11.5 to 13 GPM
150–200 HP 60° V6 15 to 20 GPM
1. GPM: Gallons per minute
2. LPM: Liters per minute
Install flushing adapter onto gearcase water inlet
screens.
ROUTINE SERVICE
COOLING SYSTEM
The outboard must be located in
Water Flow @ WOT
1
(43 to 49 LPM
1
(56 to 75 LPM
2
2
)
2
)
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