2 questions related to 175HP Mercury outboard
 

Hello,

On my 175HP Merury outboard, there are 2 "pee holes", one is on the back
of the motor. There's one inside the cover and the water just spit out
onto the inside lower part of the cover. Is it right? I bought the
boat used so I don't know the original condition.

I noticed there are bleeder holes that run from left to right side of
the engine. What are their purpose? Do they connect to reed valves or
something else? Thanks in advance for your insight.

Thi