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TRIM AND TILT
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The power tr im/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 outboa rd performance can be
achieved by adjusting (trimming) the angle of out-
board propeller thrust. The first 15° of outbo ard
movement is considered trim range.
Outboard mo vement be yond the trim ra nge is
considered tilting . Tilting of the outboard may be
desired for shallow water d rive and f or traile-
ring/storage. The tilt cylinder moves the outbo ard
through the tilt range.
IMPORTANT: When in tilt range , ma ke sure
water is available to gearcase water pickups.
Manual Adjustment
The outboard can be ma nually raised or lo wered
through its entire trim and tilt range by opening the
manual release valve a minimum of three turn s.
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
40 – 60 HP MODELS
These outb oards are equipped with co mbination
tilt support/trailering brackets.
Tilt the outboard up fully, engage the bracket, then
tilt the o utboard down until the b racket is firmly in
position.
1. Manual release valve, 75-90 HP 001988
1. Manual release valve, 40-60 HP 008018
1. Tilt support bracket, 40-60 HP 18954
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