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MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
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Trim and Tilt
Check reservoir fluid level every three years or
every 300 operating hours. System capacity is
approximately 21 fl. oz. (620 ml).
• Tilt the outboard and engage the tilt support.
• Remove the fill plug.
• Single Ram System–Add Evinrude/Johnson
Biodegradable TNT Fluid, as needed, to bring
level to the bottom of the fill plug threads.
• Three Ram System–Add Power Trim/Tilt Fluid
or GM Dexron II, as needed, to bring level to the
bottom of the fill plug threads.
• Install the fill plug and tighten to a torque of 45
to 55 in. lbs. (5 to 6 N·m).
• Disengage tilt support.
• Cycle the unit at least five complete cycles to
purge all air from the system. When cycling the
unit, hold the trim switch ON an additional 5 to
10 seconds after the unit reaches the end of its
travel before activating the switch in the oppo-
site direction.
1. Tilt support bracket 002279
Single Ram Trim System
1. Fill cap
004278
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Three Ram Trim System
1. Fill cap
004277
WARNING
Correct fluid level must be maintained to
ensure operation of the impact protection
built into the unit.
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