Outboard Hydraulic Tilt/Trim Shock Absorption System And Safety - BOMBARDIER Johnson 90 Service Manual

SAFETY
Outboard Hydraulic Tilt/Trim Shock Absorption System and Safety
What is most important?
• Shock absorption system must always be ready to absorb
sorne blows to the lower parts of the motor.
• Motor must not trim in too far suddenly.
What can happen?
Without shock protection, a blow like this could cause serious damage to the motor and injury to boat
occupants from the motor or its parts entering the boat. Transom could break away and motor may be
lost overboard.
Boat may
SINK.
At high speeds, sudden trimming -
in too far may dive boat under
water or spin it around.
How can possible conditions be minimized?
• Read, understand,
and
follow
manufacturer's
instructions.
• Follow warnings marked
"&"
closely.
• Test your work whenever
possible.
• lf oil leaks are seen in service
areas, determine source.
Keep reservoir filled.
• lf motor is hydraulic tilt/trim
model, always return rod to
hole position determined by
boat operator and make sure
angle adjusting rod retain is
in locked position.
Make sure manual
release valve is
closed tight. Torque
to 45 to 55 in. lbs.
(5.1 to 6.2 N-m).
lf left open, motor
has no shock
protection.
Trimming "in" too far can
happen when angle adjusting
rod is not in the
right
hole or
is not in
any hole
(lost).
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