Hydraulic Assist Adjustments; Manual Trim System Removal - Mercury 40 Service Manual

Hydraulic Assist
Adjustments
WARNING
This hydraulic assist system's contents are un-
der pressure. Do not puncture, disassemble or
apply heat or flame.
IMPORTANT: If debris or leaking is found, unit
must be replaced. This hydraulic assist system is
NOT SERVICEABLE. Replace if necessary.
1. Check manual release cam adjustment. Cam
must open and close freely. Adjust cam link rod
as necessary.
a - Link Rod
b - Manual Release Lever
2. Check for external leaks in the manual tilt system.
Replace unit if leak is found.
5E-4 - MID-SECTION
b
a
Manual Trim System
Removal
1. Tilt outboard to the full up position and support
with tilt stop pin.
a - Tilt Stop Pin
2. Remove the trilobe pin.
3. Drive out the upper pivot pin.
b
a - Trilobe Pin
b - Upper Pivot Pin
a
a
90-852572R1 JANUARY 1998