Bleeding Manual Tilt System - Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 Service Manual

Bleeding Manual Tilt System

IMPORTANT: While bleeding tilt system, time
must be allowed between each stroke to allow air
bubbles to dissipate.
1. With shock rod in the full up position and manifold
cam lever open (facing down), secure tilt system
to retaining tool and container. (A No. 10 can or 3
lb. coffee can can be used).
2. Fill container to near full level using Quicksilver
Power Trim and Steering Fluid or; (ATF) Type F,
FA or Dexron II.
IMPORTANT: Fluid level must remain above accu-
mulator opening during bleeding process.
e
d
a - Retaining Tool
b - Tilt System
c - Container
d - Cam Lever
e - Accumulator Opening
5F-34 - MID-SECTION
3. Bleed unit by pushing rod down slowly (18-20 se-
a
4. During up stroke, pull up on rod slowly 3 in.
b
5. Wait until all air bubbles exit accumulator base.
c
a
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6. Slowly cycle unit 5-8 times (round trip per cycle)
conds per stroke) until stopped at base. Wait until
all air bubbles exit accumulator base.
(76mm) from base.
using short strokes 3 in. (76mm) from base allow-
ing bubbles to disappear during each stroke.
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