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BRKT
TILT ROD
SERVICE POINTS
WARNING
● To prevent the PTT fluid from spurting
out due to internal pressure, the outboard
should be kept fully tilted up (the tilt rod
at full length).
● After removing the tilt motor or oil reser-
voir, do not push the tilt rod down. This
may cause hydraulic fluid to spurt out
from the port.
CAUTION:
Do not wipe hydraulic system components
with rags, paper, tissues, etc., because
their fibers may enter the hydraulic system
and cause malfunctions.
Tilt rod removal
1. Loosen:
● Tilt cylinder end screw
Tilt piston removal
CAUTION:
● Only remove the tilt piston assy. when
replacing the oil seal.
● Remove the tilt piston assy. and washer
as a set; however, do not disassemble
them.
NOTE:
Place the adjusting shims a (if equipped),
springs b, pins c and balls d between the
tilt piston assy. 3, and washer 2. If the
adjusting shims, springs, pins, and balls are
not installed in their original positions the
PTT unit will not operate properly.
1. Remove:
● Bolt 1
● Washer 2
● Tilt piston assy. 3
Tilt cylinder wrench:
YB-06175-2B/90890-06544