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TRIM AND TILT
TRIM AND TILT SERVICE
TRIM AND TILT SERVICE
Disassembly
Thoroughly clean the unit before disassembling.
Scrub a ll outside surfaces with a stif f brush a nd
hot, soapy water to prevent surface dirt from con-
taminating internal parts.
Always use a lint fre e shop cloth when handling
power trim/tilt components.
If p ainting the unit is requ ired, p aint it af ter it is
completely assembled. Painting of individual com-
ponents may cause fla kes of paint to e nter the
hydraulic p assages du ring a ssembly. T ape the
trim/tilt piston rods before painting.
IMPORTANT: Before re moving manual r elease
valve, relieve pressure by fully extending cylinder.
Screw the man ual relea se valve in. Remove the
retaining ring using a small pick or screwdriver.
Discard the retaining ring.
A WARNING
There may be high pressure behind some
power trim valves. To avoid injury when
removing manual release valve, be sure to
cover valve with a shop cloth until the
pressure is released. Wear safety glasses.
40 - 60 HP Models 002528
75 - 90 HP Models 004279