Remote Control Is Difficult To Move, Has Excessive Play, Or Makes Unusual Sounds; Steering Wheel Jerks Or Is Difficult To Turn; Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Does Not Operate); Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Operates But Sterndrive Unit Does Not Move) - MerCruiser 4.3L TKS Sterndrive Owner's Manual

Section 7 - Troubleshooting
Remote Control Is Difficult to Move, Has Excessive Play, or Makes Unusual
Sounds
Possible Cause
Insufficient lubrication on shift and throttle linkage
fasteners.
Obstruction in shift or throttle linkages.
Loose or missing shift and throttle linkages.
Shift or throttle cable kinked.

Steering Wheel Jerks or Is Difficult to Turn

Possible Cause
Low power steering pump fluid level.
Drive belt loose or in poor condition.
Insufficient lubrication on steering components. Lubricate.
Loose or missing steering fasteners or parts.
Contaminated power steering fluid.

Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Does Not Operate)

Possible Cause
Blown fuse.
Loose or dirty electrical
connections or damaged
wiring.
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Motor Operates but Sterndrive Unit Does Not
Move)
Trim pump oil level low.
Drive unit binding in gimbal ring.
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Check for leak. Refill system with fluid.
Replace and/or adjust.
Check all parts and fasteners if any are loose or missing, see authorized
Mercury MerCruiser dealer immediately.
See authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
Replace fuse. Fuses may be located near the dash trim switch, at the trim pump, in the positive
(red) power trim battery lead near the battery switch, or a combination of these.
Check all associated electrical connections and wires (especially battery cables). Clean and
tighten faulty connection. Repair or replace wiring.
Possible Cause
Lubricate.
Remove obstruction.
Check all throttle linkages. If any are loose or missing, see authorized
Mercury MerCruiser dealer immediately.
Straighten cable or have authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer
replace cable if damaged beyond repair.
Remedy
Remedy
Fill pump with oil.
Check for obstruction.
Remedy
Remedy
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