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Trim and Tilt
System Description
System Description
The power trim/tilt hydraulic system is completely
contained between the outboard's stern brackets.
The system consists of:
• Electric motor
• Oil reservoir
• Pump manifold assembly
• Cylinder body assembly
Optimal boat and outboard performance can be
achieved by adjusting (trimming) the angle of out-
board propeller thrust. The first 15° of outboard
movement is considered trim range.
Outboard movement beyond the trim range is
considered tilting. Tilting of the outboard may be
desired for shallow water drive and for traile-
ring/storage. The tilt cylinder moves the outboard
through the tilt range.
IMPORTANT: When in tilt range, make sure wa-
ter is available to gearcase water pickups.
Manual Adjustment
The outboard can be manually raised or lowered
through its entire trim and tilt range by opening the
manual release valve a minimum of three turns.
When this cycle is complete, the manual release
valve must be closed and tightened to a torque of
45 to 55 in. lbs. (5 to 6 N·m) before normal opera-
tion can be resumed.
Trailering Bracket and Tilt Support
2-Cylinder Models
These outboards are equipped with combination
tilt support/trailering brackets.
Tilt the outboard up fully, engage the bracket, then
tilt the outboard down until the bracket is firmly in
position.
1. Manual release valve, 2-cylinder models
008018
1. Manual release valve, 3-cylinder models
001988
1. Tilt support bracket, 2-Cylinder
18954
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