Section 6 - Storage
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8. Attach the female end of the water hose adapter fitting to a water supply.
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Hose Adapter Fitting (22-863840)
9. Attach the clogged blue drain hose to the male end of the water hose adapter fitting.
10. Fully open the water supply and allow it to run for 1 minute.
11. Turn off the water supply. Disconnect the water hose adapter from the blue drain hose and the water hose.
12. Push down on the T‑handle to force the blue drain hoses down below their connection points on the block.
13. Check for water draining from the blue drain hose. If the blue drain hose is still clogged, shut off the bilge pump and reattach
the blue drain hoses following the steps below. The unit will need to be serviced by an authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
a. Pull the T‑handle until the quick connect fittings on the blue drain hoses are within reach.
b. Install the quick connect fittings on the bracket. Pull on the blue drain hoses to ensure they are firmly connected.
c. Push down on the T‑handle until seated.
14. If water is draining from the blue drain hose, continue with Step 4 of
Single Point Drain System
.
Draining the Sterndrive
NOTE: This procedure is needed only for salty, brackish, mineral laden, or polluted water applications; and for freezing
temperatures or extended storage.
1. Insert a small wire repeatedly to make sure that vent holes, water drain holes, and passages are unobstructed and open.
Sterndrive Water Drain Holes
a -
Speedometer pitot tube
b -
Trim tab cavity vent hole
c -
Trim tab cavity drain passage
d -
Gear housing water drain hole (one each at port and starboard)
e -
Gear housing cavity vent hole
f -
Gear housing cavity drain hole
NOTICE
The universal joint bellows may develop a set when stored in a raised or up position, causing the bellows to fail when returned
to service and allowing water to enter the boat. Store the sterndrive in the full down position.
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