Manual Tilt System Disassembly; Accumulator Removal - Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 Service Manual

6. Use suitable punch to drive out lower pivot pin.
a
a - Pivot Pin
7. Tilt shock absorber assembly (TOP FIRST) out
from clamp bracket and remove assembly.
a
a - Manual Tilt System
5G-18 - MID-SECTION
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Manual Tilt System
Disassembly
NOTE: Accumulator contains a high pressure nitro-
gen charge and is NOT SERVICEABLE. Replace if
necessary.
WARNING
This tilt system is pressurized. Remove accumu-
lator only when shock rod is in full up position.

Accumulator Removal

1. Place manual tilt system in soft jawed vise.
2. Position shock rod to full up position.
3. Open cam shaft valve (Down Position).
4. Loosen surge valve enough to drip, wait until drip-
ping stops.
5. When fluid stops dripping, loosen and remove ac-
cumulator.
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c
a - Accumulator
b - Cam Lever
c - Velocity Plug
b
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90-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996