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POWER TRIM
Page 5C-48 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
Bleeding Power Trim Unit
1. Secure power trim unit in soft jawed vise.
2. Add power trim fluid until it is even with the bottom of the fill hole. Reinstall plug.
3. Close the manual release valve. (Turn full clockwise).
55263
a
b
a-Reservoir Plug/Fill Hole
b-Manual Release Valve
4. Cycle system full up and down 3 times or until fluid level remains at proper level.
Connect power trim wire to 12 volt source.
Direction
⇑ Up ⇓ Down
Blue + Positive Blue – Negative
Green – Negative Green + Positive
5. Recheck fluid level with rod fully extended, add fluid if required and repeat cycle until
fluid level stays even with the bottom of the fill hole.
Installation of Power Trim System
1. Lubricate lower pivot pin, mounting holes with 2-4-C Marine Lubricant.
2. Start lower pivot pin into pivot pin bore and position lower dowel pin (retained) in its re-
spective hole.
51148
b
95
a
95
2-4-C w/Teflon (92-850736A1)
a-Lower Pivot Pin
b-Lower Dowel Pin

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Mercury 40 Specifications

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BrandMercury
Model40
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

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