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POWER TRIM
Page 5B-50 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
3. Fill cylinder three inches (76.2 mm) from top of cylinder using Dexron III, (ATF) automatic
transmission fluid. If not available, use Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid.
4. Install shock rod into cylinder until power trim fluid flows through oil blow off ball passage.
Fill remaining cylinder to just below the cylinder threads.
CAUTION
End cap must not make contact with shock rod piston when tightening. Shock rod
piston must be positioned in cylinder deep enough to avoid contact.
5. Tighten end cap securely using spanner wrench [3/16 in. x 5/16 in. (4.8mm x 8mm) long
pegs]. If a torquing type spanner tool is used to tighten end cap, then torque to specified
torque.
a
a
a-Oil Blow Off Ball Passage
End Cap Torque
45 lb-ft (61 Nm)
Manual Release Valve Installation
1. Install “E” clip (if removed) and lubricate O-rings with power trim fluid.
2. Insert manual release valve into manifold and tighten securely.

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Mercury 40 Specifications

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BrandMercury
Model40
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

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