INSTRUCTIONS Outboard Engines

Evinrude E-TEC G2 74 V6 (3.4 L) Front Mount Flush Kit - P/N 5010004

SAFETY INFORMATION

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ATTENTION!

BECOME ALERT!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

For safety reasons, this kit must be installed by anauthorized Evinrude dealer. This instructionsheet is not a substitute for work experience.Additional helpful information may be found inother service literature.

DO NOT perform any work until you have readand understood these instructions completely.

Strictly adhere to torque wrench tightening specifi-cations.

Should removal of any locking fastener (lock tabs,lock nuts, or patch screws) be required, alwaysreplace with a new one.

When replacement parts are required, use Evin-rude/Johnson Genuine Parts or parts with equiv-alent characteristics, including type, strength andmaterial. Use of substandard parts could result ininjury or product malfunction.

Always wear EYE PROTECTION AND APPRO-PRIATE GLOVES when using power tools.

Unless otherwise specified, engine must be OFF(not running) when performing this work.

Always be aware of parts that can move, such asflywheels, propellers, etc.

Some components may be HOT. Always wait forengine to cool down before performing work.

If you use procedures or service tools that are notrecommended in this instruction sheet, YOUALONE must decide if your actions might injurepeople or damage the outboard.

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TO THE INSTALLER: Give this sheet and theoperating instructions to the owner. Advise theowner of any special operation or maintenanceinformation contained in the instructions.

TO THE OWNER: Save these instructions in yourowners kit. This sheet contains informationimportant for the use and maintenance of yourengine.

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Instruction Sheet Revision Information

Evinrude E-TEC G2 74 V6 (3.4 L) Front Mount Flush Kit - P/N 5010004

Revision Letter Purpose / Changes Date

Original instruction sheet. 10/17/2015

Reference Part Number Description Quantity

1 359285 Connector 1

2 348839 17.0 mm Clamp 2

3 359289 Hose 1

4 359287 Protective Cap 1

5 359286 Quick Connect Coupling 1

6 359288 Garden Hose Connector 1

7 346786 15.7 mm Clamp 1

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IMPORTANT: The flushing kit can be installed to the outboard from the port or starboard side of the rig-ging housing.

Port Installation: Cut the hose as shown.

Starboard Installation: Cutting the hose is not required.

Assemble as shown. Do not connect the garden hose connector until instructed.

1.5 in. (38 mm)

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Remove the top, front, and rigging housing covers.

Cut the clamp and plug off from the engine flushing hose.

1. Plug and clamp2. Engine flushing hose

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Route the assembled flushing kit through the rigging housing and connect it to the engine flush hose withthe 15.7 mm clamp, P/N 346786.

1. Assembled flushing kit2. Engine flushing hose3. 15.7 mm clamp, P/N 346786

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Flushing Procedure

Trim the outboard to the vertical (down) position. Remove the rigging housing cap and the protective capfrom the quick connect coupler.

Connect the garden hose connector to the water supply. Push down on the tab to connect it to the quickconnect coupling.

NOTICETrim the outboard to the vertical (down) position prior to starting the flushing procedure.It is not necessary to run the engine when flushing. If the engine is run when flushing, removethe propeller and run at idle speed only.

1. Rigging housing cap2. Protective cap

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Flush the engine for a minimum of five minutes.

Disconnect the garden hose coupler.

Prior to storage or when use in temperatures below 32 (0 C): Press and hold the relief fitting on thequick connect coupler until all water drains from the flush hose.

Place the protective cap back onto the quick connect coupler.

Install the rigging housing cap.

Store the outboard in the vertical (down position).

1. Relief fitting

NOTICEIf the outboard must be stored in a tilted position, make SURE the cooling system is drainedcompletely BEFORE tilting.Never place the gearcase higher than the powerhead. Any water remaining in the exhaust pas-sages can run into the cylinders and cause serious damage.

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