Trim Rod End Cap Seal - Mercury 225 EFI Service Manual

CLEANING AND INSPECTION - TRIM RODS AND CAPS
Do not remove check valve. Check valve is preset to operate at a specific pres-
sure. Removal and installation of check valve could result in improper operating
pressure and possible system damage.
NOTE: Check valve is in port side trim rod only.
NOTE: Certain models may have trim limit reducers installed on the trim rod to limit trim
out angle. Each reducer limits the amount of total trim by 2 . A maximum of 5 reducers
may be installed on each trim rod.
1. Inspect check valve and check valve screen for debris; if debris cannot be removed,
replace trim rod assembly. Clean trim rod with parts cleaner and dry with compressed
air.
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b -
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Trim Rod End Cap Seal

1. Inspect trim cap end seal and replace if damaged or if seal does not keep trim rod
clean.
2. Inspect trim cap internal o-ring and replace if damaged or worn.
3. Inspect inner surface of the cap and if worn, replace trim cap.
a -
4. Install new seal with seal lip up.
90-884294 OCTOBER 2001
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a
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b
Check Valve
Check Valve Screen
Trim Limit Reducers
Seal (remove as shown)
CAUTION
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a a
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