BRP Evinrude E-TEC G2 Service Manual page 333

NOTICE
Over-filling of the trim and tilt reservoir can
damage seals or o-rings resulting in trim fluid
leaks and loss of trim system operation.
Non-DPS Models
Trim the outboard up until the casting line on the
stern bracket aligns with the casting line on the tilt
shaft. In this position, the trim rollers should just
touching the trim ramps.
IMPORTANT:
The outboard MUST be in this po-
sition to check fluid level. Any other position will re-
sult in under-filling or over-filling of the reservoir.
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Casting Line on Stern Bracket and Tilt Shaft
1. Casting line on stern bracket and tilt shaft
2. Trim roller
3. Trim ramp
4. Reservoir cap
Check the fluid level. Fluid should be level to the
bottom of the fill plug threads.
Use a CLEAN funnel and hose to add Power
Trim/Tilt Fluid, P/N 767969, to bring the fluid level
to the bottom of the fill plug threads.
Do NOT over-fill. If the reservoir is over-full, allow
fluid to run into an appropriate container until the
fluid level is to the bottom of the fill plug threads.
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Clean the reservoir cap. Verify that the o-ring seal
is installed in the cap. Lubricate the o-ring with
clean hydraulic fluid. Carefully install the cap. Do
NOT cross-thread the cap. Tighten it securely. Do
NOT over-tighten the cap.
Clean up spilled fluid with shop towels.
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE
Dispose of spilled hydraulic fluid or contaminated
shop towels in an environmentally responsible
manner, or according to local regulations.
DPS Models
Trim the outboard UP until the center of the roller
shaft is 6–3/8 inches (162 mm) from the end of the
trim ramp.
IMPORTANT:
The outboard MUST be in this po-
sition to check fluid level. Any other position will re-
sult in under-filling or over-filling of the reservoir.
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Center of Roller Shaft 6–3/8 in. (161.925 mm)
From End of Trim Ramp
1. Center of roller shaft
2. End of trim ramp (cut-away view shown)
Use a wax pencil (china marker) to make a refer-
ence mark across the tilt shaft and stern bracket.
This will be helpful in returning to the correct posi-
tion for checking fluid level. The trim and tilt MUST
Stern and Swivel
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