Maintenance overheating can result. ECM00540 Tighten the connector securely. 1. After shutting off the engine, unscrew the garden hose connector from the fit- ting on the bottom cowling. CAUTION: Do not leave the garden hose connector loose on the bottom cowling fitting or let the hose hang free during normal opera- tion. Water will leak out of the connector instead of cooling the engine, which can cause serious overheating. Be sure the connector is tightened securely on the fit- ting after flushing the engine. 2 3 1 NOTE: G When flushing the engine with the boat in the water, tilting up the outboard motor un- til it is completely out of the water will achieve better results.
G For cooling system flushing instructions, see page 41. EMU28450 Cleaning the outboard motor After use, wash the exterior of the outboard motor with fresh water. Flush the cooling system with fresh water. ZMU03556 1. Fitting 2. Garden hose connector 3. Garden hose adapter 2. Screw the garden hose adapter onto a garden hose, which is connected to a fresh water supply, and then connect it to the garden hose connector. 3. With the engine off, turn on the water tap and let the water flush through the cool- ing passages for about 15 minutes. Turn off the water and disconnect the garden hose adapter from the garden hose con- nector. 4.
Reinstall the garden hose connector onto the fitting on the bottom cowling. ZMU02550 NOTE: For cooling system flushing instructions, see page 41. EMU28460 Checking painted surface of motor Check the motor for scratches, nicks, or flak- ing paint. Areas with damaged paint are 44