POWER TRIM AND TILT
PTT unit of DF140 is new design and unit is 3 cylinder (two trim
ram, one tilt rod) type.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
OIL LEVEL
To check the oil level:
1. Raised the engine to a full-tilt position.
2. Lower the manual tilt lock lever 1.
3. Remove the oil filler plug 2.
4. If oil can be seen at filler plug level, the unit is full.
5. If oil level is low, refill with the recommended oil.
Recommended oil:
Dexron
automatic transmission fluid or equivalent
To ensure consistent pump operation, do not mix dif-
ferent types of oil.
6. Reinstall oil filler plug.
AIR BLEEDING
1. Check that the manual release valve is tightened to the
specified torque.
Manual release valve: 3.5 N . m (0.36 kg-m, 2.6 lb-ft)
Do not over-tighten manual release valve.
Counterclockwise = open
Clockwise
2. Operate the PTT switch, raising and lowering the motor up
and down (full tilt position to full trim down position) 4 to 5
times.
3. Check oil level, topping off if necessary.
4. Reinstall oil filler plug.
= close
DF140 "K2" ('02) MODEL
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