Troubleshooting Flow Chart - Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 Service Manual

Troubleshooting Flow Chart

Results
O-ring defect.
Replace defective O-ring.
No debris or defective components found.
Replace valve block.
90-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
Outboard falls to full down position with manual re-
lease valve lever in LOCK/RUN (up) position. Ex-
ample a: Outboard lowers more than one tilt pin
hole in eight hours, Example b: Outboard lowers
during acceleration.
Tilt ram must be in full "up" position and accu-
mulator removed before manual tilt system
disassembly.
Inspect memory piston O-ring.
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CAUTION
O-ring appears to be o.k., cylinder bore and
memory piston are o.k. Replace O-rings and
proceed.
Debris or defective components found in
transfer valve.
Clean components using engine cleaner and
compressed air or replace as necessary.
Results
Inspect Transfer Valve.
Results
MID-SECTION - 5F-19