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2. Cover the three water intakes with duct tape as
shown.
NOTICE
If you use aftermarket flushing equipment
(earmuffs, for example), make sure the upper
water intake is covered with duct tape and the
flushing attachment completely covers the side
intakes. An uncovered intake will allow air into the
cooling system and damage the engine.
3. Remove the wash screw and sealing washer
from the WASH screw hole in the gear case.
Do NOT remove the oil level screw from the
OIL LEVEL screw hole in the gear case.
4. Remove the sealing washer from the WASH
screw and install the sealing washer on the
flush kit coupler.
5. Install the flush kit coupler into the WASH
screw hole, and connect a freshwater hose to
the garden hose adapter.
6. Move the gearshift lever or control lever to the
N (Neutral) position. Flush the outboard in the
N position only.
7. Turn on the freshwater supply to the flush kit
coupler.
NOTICE
Running the engine without good water circulation can cause overheating and water pump damage.
Damage caused by running the outboard motor without sufficient cooling water is not covered by the
Distributor's Limited Warranty.
8. Start the engine. Monitor the cooling system
indicator. If water does not come out of the
cooling system indicator, stop the engine and
check the freshwater supply.
9. Allow the engine to run at idle for at least 5
minutes to clean the inside of the engine.
Running the engine above idle speed can
overheat the engine and damage the water
pump.
10. Stop the engine, disconnect the fuel hose from the outboard motor, and remove the flush kit coupler.
11. Remove the sealing washer from the flush kit coupler; install the sealing washer on the WASH screw.
12. Install the WASH screw into the gear case securely.
13. Remove the duct tape from the 3 water intakes.
14. Reinstall the propeller as described in the owner's manual.
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OIL LEVEL SCREW
(DO NOT REMOVE)
WASH SCREW (flush screw)
GARDEN HOSE ADAPTER
(flush kit coupler)
COOLING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
© 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All rights reserved
DUCT TAPE
Date of Issue: April 2011 (PCI54237)
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