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Mercury Optimax 115 User Manual

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POWER TRIM
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999 Page 5B-11
TO FILL:
IMPORTANT: This trim system is pressurized. Remove “Fill” plug only when out-
board is tilted to the full “Up” position or the trim/tilt rams are fully extended. Re-
tighten “Fill” plug before tilting outboard down or retracting tilt/trim rams. Remove
“Fill” plug and O-ring. System is full when oil level is present at fill hole. Tighten
“Fill” plug securely.
51344
a
b
c
a-Fill Plug and O-ring (remove to fill system, tighten securely)
b-Oil Can (fill system with Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid)
c-Tilt Lock Lever (engage to support engine in “Up” position)
TO PURGE:
IMPORTANT: Fill plug and O-ring must be tightened securely before purging sys-
tem.
IMPORTANT: Run Trim System in short “jogs” until pump is primed and trim sys-
tem moves. If trim motor is run without priming pump, driveshaft failure could re-
sult.
Cycle outboard through entire trim/tilt range 4 times. Check fluid level after purging sys-
tem.
Push down on outboard when trim rams are slightly extended. If rams retract more than
1/8 in. (3.2 mm), air is present in system. Cycle system again and check fluid level.

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Mercury Optimax 115 Specifications

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BrandMercury
ModelOptimax 115
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

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