WebMay 4, 2005 · Messages. 132. May 3, 2005. #2. Re: Flushing Attachment for Yamaha OX66. Based on what I read in the owners manual, the cowling hose connection is for flushing without running the engine and the muffs are required to run the engine. From an practical standpoint, if you have the boat in a slip it will be difficult to flush … WebAug 9, 2010 · - Put an empty 5-gallon bucket over the leg and put the outboard back down (being careful not to sink the bucket) - Fill said bucket with fresh water to just over the splash plate (again being careful not to sink the bucket) - Start outboard in neutral and flush as usual. - Lift up outboard and retrieve bucket. Happy flushing! Click to expand...
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WebFeb 8, 2024 · I have religiously flushed my 2006 F250's every time after use (I only use my boat in the ocean). My procedure has been to do the following within minutes of tying up at the dock: 1. Raise engines to the UP position, 2. Attach the dock's FW hose to the garden hose flush fitting at the base of the power head, 3. WebJun 16, 2016 · How to Flush Outboard Engines that have a Flushing Port: Remove the cap from the flushing port, and thread your garden hose into it. If the boat is in the water, tilt the engine up until the outdrive has drained of saltwater. Turn on the water, and let it run for at least five minutes. Do not start the engine. Remove the hose, and replace the cap. sonic drive in st george utah
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WebThere are a couple of ways to flush an outboard: Built-In Flush Connection Most outboards manufactured in the last 10 to 15 years have a built-in flush connection that either uses a snap fitting adapter or a threaded fitting to connect the motor to a garden hose. WebJul 17, 2024 · Read your outboard's owner's manual. It will advise whether it is safe to do so. The owner's manual for an older Yamaha 90 two stroke states to use muffs if flushing with the outboard running. The section on flushing with the hose adapter states "with engine off". s219 6,533 2,671 7 Moderator Jul 17, 2024 #6 WebSep 25, 2012 · I found a official Yamaha discussion on this and they are saying the thermostat has bypass holes on the thermostat to flush the entire system when hooked up to the flushing adaptor on the upper … small home space