Trim And Tilt - Evinrude E-Tec 40 HP Service Manual

Trim and Tilt

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CAUTION
Correct fluid level must be maintained to
ensure operation of the impact protection
built into the unit.
Check reservoir f luid level at least e very th ree
years or 300 operating hours.
40–60 HP: System cap acity is appro ximately
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15.2 fl. oz. (450 ml).
75–90 HP: System capacity is approximately 21
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fl. oz. (620 ml).
Tilt the outboard and engage the tilt support.
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1. Tilt support bracket, 40-60 HP
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1. Tilt support bracket, 75-90 HP
Remove filler cap and check fluid level.
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Single Ram System–Add Evinrude/Johnson
Biodegradable TNT Fluid, as n eeded, to bring
level to the bottom of the fill plug threads.
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Single Ram System, 40 - 60 HP
1. Filler cap
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Single Ram System, 79 - 90 HP
1. Filler cap
Install the filler cap and tighten to a torque of 45 to
55 in. lbs. (5 to 6 N·m).
Disengage tilt support.
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Cycle the un it at lea st five complet e cycles to
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purge all air f rom the system. When cycling the
unit, hold the trim switch ON a n additional 5 to
10 seconds after the unit reaches the end of its
travel before activa ting the switch in th e opp o-
site direction.
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