Write an article based on this "Read your manual before starting the motor out of water. Screw the hose directly into the motor if it has a built-in attachment. Purchase motor muffs at a boating store or online. Wet the muffs to get a better seal. Clamp the muffs to the motor and stay clear of the propeller. Screw the garden hose onto the muffs."
Check the manual to find out where your intakes are located and whether they have built-in attachments for a garden hose. If not, you'll need a set of motor muffs. Most manufacturers' recommendations for flushing or running a motor out of water are similar. However, you should still check the specific procedure for your model. With the engine lowered into the vertical position (not tilted in the tow position), locate the water intakes on the sides of the lower unit. Screw the hose nozzle into one of the intakes. Your manual will most likely recommend covering the other intake with heavy tape. If you need motor muffs, you can purchase a set for under $10 (USD) at a marina, sporting goods store, or online. They look like earmuffs connected by a long, V-shaped rod. Many boat owners like to splash the insides of the muffs with water before attaching them to the motor. A better seal can help prevent the muffs from sliding off while the engine's running. Slide the muffs onto the motor's lower unit so they're aligned over the water intakes. Be sure to position the muffs so the connecting rod is located in front of the motor on the opposite side of the propeller. While you should keep the engine in neutral while running it out of water, you still need to be careful around the propeller. Injury or damage will result if the engine accidentally slips into gear and the connecting rod is on the propeller side of the motor. One of the muffs has a nozzle, and the other is solid. Find the one with the nozzle, then screw your garden hose into it. Double check that the connection is tight and that the muffs fit snugly over the motor's water intakes.