Maintenance
6. Disconnect the seawater inlet hose from the connector on the seawater pump hose and drain.
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2.8 a - Seawater inlet hose b - Connector
4.2 c - Seawater pump hose
7. Repeatedly clean out the drain holes using a stiff piece of wire until the seawater section is completely drained. 8. On models equipped with a seawater strainer, remove the hose at the seawater strainer and drain the hose completely. Drain and empty the seawater strainer. Reconnect the hose and tighten the hose clamps securely. Install the sealing washer and drain plug.
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a - Seawater strainer b - Sealing washer and drain plug
c - Hose
9. After the seawater has completely drained, apply sealant to the threads of the drain plugs or fittings (if equipped). Install and tighten the drain plugs or fittings securely. Description
Tube Ref No. 19
Perfect Seal
Where Used
Part No.
Drain plug or fitting threads
92-34227 1
10. Reconnect the hoses. Tighten the hose clamps securely.
Sterndrive Water Inlets Check 1. Obtain a piece of wire the appropriate size to insert into the water inlets holes. CMD-4082040 / 90-866941 NOVEMBER 2007
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