Yamaha Flushout Question

[PaulZo]

My new, (96) 150 Yamaha SW Series has a built in fresh water flush-out connection. Does anyone know if the motor has to be in or out of the water when fluhing? I am assuming out of the water. Any info would help. Thanks.

[Empress III]

It can be flushed in or out of the water, althouth if done in the water you are only flushing the top half of the engine. I read somewhere that the best procedure is out of the water, and to leave it on the hose for approx. 5 mins.

[PaulZo]

I kinda thought to keep the water pump inlet out of the water so as to not draw salt water in. Thanks for the info! Paul.

[hookshot]

I do 10 minutes each, tilted up to the max. In fact, I try not the tilt the motors back down after flushing -- leaving 'em up 'til next time.