flushing merc 240 motor

[nelsontdi]

Anyone know how to do this properly?

 

[biffdotorg]

You mean on the hose? There should be a hose connector under the hood. If in salt water, flushing is important. If trying to do it for anti-freeze, don't bother. The merc 240 is self draining.

But that being said, look for a hose fitting under your hood.

Good luck

 

[nelsontdi]

Thanks - after keeping on a lake for years in nj I wil now be keeping on a lift in Cape Coral Fl. There is no owners manual to be found for this thing. I gather I start motor then turn on hose and flush for a few Min.

 

[Bilmon]

You don't need to worry about hydro lock with the Sportjet, you can turn water on first. here's the Merc service manual for your motor, covers everything you will find in the owners manual and far beyond. Boatinfo - Mercury Service Manual for 240 EFI JetDrive

 

[nelsontdi]

Thanks, this is great!

 

[nelsontdi]

Thank you again, Found it and successfully flushed after first contact with salt water, today!