MAINTENANCE
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INSTALLATION
1. Position top cowl over engine. Place the rear of the cowl on first, then the front.
2. Engage cowl latches to fasten cowl.
Exterior Care
Your outboard is protected with a durable baked enamel finish. Clean and wax often using marine cleaners and
waxes.
Flushing The Cooling System
Flush the internal water passages of the outboard with fresh water after each use in salt, polluted, or muddy water.
This will help prevent a buildup of deposits from clogging the internal water passages.
Use a Mercury Precision or Quicksilver accessory (or equivalent) flushing attachment.
NOTE: Do not run the engine while flushing the cooling system.
1. Place outboard in a test tank containing fresh water. Start the outboard and operatir for 3 to 4 minutes.
Propeller Replacement
WARNING
If the propeller shaft is rotated while the engine is in gear, there is the possibility that the engine will crank over
and start. To prevent this type of accidental engine starting and possible serious injury caused from being struck
by a rotating propeller, always remove spark plug lead when servicing the propeller.
1. Remove the spark plug lead to prevent engine from starting.
2. Models with gear shift - Move gear shift lever into neutral.
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