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Service
Anti-Corrosion Anodes
Your outboard is equipped with one or more
anodes that protect it from galvanic corrosion.
Disintegration of the anode is normal and in-
dicates it is working. Check each anode peri-
odically. Replace anodes smaller than 2/3
their original size. See your Dealer for re-
placements.
Galvanic corrosion destroys underwater met-
al parts and can occur in fresh or salt water;
however, salt, brackish, and polluted waters
will accelerate corrosion.
Metal-based antifouling paint on the boat or
outboard and the use of improperly installed
shore power in the area of your moored boat
will also accelerate corrosion.
Flushing
Flush the outboard with fresh water following
use in brackish, salt or polluted water to
minimize the accumulation of scale and silt
deposits in cooling system passages. The
outboard can be flushed on the trailer or at
dockside. Place outboard in vertical (down)
position in a well ventilated area.
Using Lower Engine Cover Flushing
Port
1) Place the outboard in an area with good
drainage.
2) Connect garden hose to flushing port.
3) Turn on the water. It is not necessary to
run the engine for a good flushing.
4) Leave the outboard in vertical position
long enough to completely drain the pow-
erhead.
Using Gearcase Flushing Device
1) Place the outboard in an area with good
drainage.
2) If equipped, temporarily cover the six aux-
iliary water inlet holes on the front of the
gearcase with heavy tape to insure
enough water travels to the powerhead
from the water intakes. Water can drain
from auxiliary inlets, resulting in engine
NOTICE
NEVER paint the anode, its fasteners, or
its mounting surface. Painting will
reduce its corrosion protection.
Anti-corrosion anode
DR5082
NOTICE
If you cannot store the outboard in the
recommended vertical position, be sure
the cooling system is drained com-
pletely. Never place the gearcase higher
than the powerhead. Any water remain-
ing in the exhaust passages can run into
the cylinders and cause serious damage.
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