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Clearing Clogged Blue Drain Hoses
CAUTION
Allow engine to cool down before disconnecting blue drain hoses. Engine water
temperature can exceed 71° C (160° F).
CAUTION
Ensure that the bilge pump is operating before beginning procedures. Excess water
in bilge can damage engine or cause boat to sink.
1. If engine can be started proceed to Step 2. If engine cannot be started, proceed to
Step 8.
2. Reconnect the UNCLOGGED blue drain hose to the bracket.
3. Ensure CLOGGED blue drain hose is in correct position below its connection point to
the block.
4. Turn on bilge pump. Supply water to water inlets. If boat is out of the water, install flushing
attachment and open water source to half maximum capacity.
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a-Flushing attachment
5. Start engine. Allow it to operate at idle until the obstruction is cleared from the hose or
for approximately 1 minute, whichever occurs first.
6. Check for water draining from the blue drain hose. If after 1 minute of idling, the blue
drain hose is still clogged, go to Step 7. If water is draining, shut off engine and return
to Step 3 of 3.0L Single Point Drain.