Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 - Memory Piston Removal

MID-SECTION - 5E-3390-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
Memory Piston Removal
1. Remove memory piston from cylinder using one
of two methods:
a. Using lock ring pliers (Craftsman P/N 4735) or
suitable tool.
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b. Blowing compressed air into manual release
valve hole using adaptor (P/N 91-822778A3).
WARNING
Memory piston cup may be expelled at a high
velocity when air pressure is applied. Failure to
place cylinder as shown below could result in
personal injury.
NOTE: Point cylinder opening down and away. Use
a shop rag or towel to avoid damage to the memory
piston.
a
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aa
b
c
a - Adaptor/Air Hose
b - Memory Piston Exit
c - Shop Rag
2. Remove o-ring from memory piston.
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a
b
a - O-Ring
b - Memory Piston