Checking Power Trim Fluid - Mercury Jet 40 Manual

• Tiller handle - Lubricate through fitting.
• Steering Cable - Rotate steering wheel to fully retract the steering cable end into the outboard tilt tube.
Lubricate through fitting.
The end of the steering cable must be fully retracted into the outboard tilt tube before adding lubricant. Adding
lubricant to steering cable when fully extended could cause steering cable to become hydraulically locked. A
hydraulically locked steering cable will cause loss of steering control, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
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3. Lubricate the following with light weight oil
• Steering Link Rod Pivot Points - Lubricate pivot points.

Checking Power Trim Fluid

1. Tilt outboard to the full up position and engage the tilt support lock.
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