Specifications

STORAGE
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Sterndrive
NOTE: This procedure is needed only for salty, brackish, mineral laden, or polluted water
applications and for cold weather or extended storage.
1. Insert a small wire (repeatedly) to make sure that vent holes and water drain holes and
passages (as shown) are unobstructed and open.
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d
a
c
f
b
e
c
f
a-Speedometer Pitot Tube
b-Gear Housing Cavity Drain Hole
c-Trim Tab Cavity Vent Hole
d-Trim Tab Cavity Drain Passage
e-Gear Housing Water Drain Hole (One Each - Port and Starboard)
f-Gear Housing Cavity Vent Hole
CAUTION
Sterndrive should be stored in full DOWN position. Universal Joint bellows may
develop a set if unit is stored in raised position and may fail when unit is returned
to service.
2. Store boat with drive unit in full DOWN/IN position.