Mercury 45 Service Manual

POWER TRIM
Page 5C-30 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
6. Use suitable punch to remove (Drive Down) lower pin. Retain dowel pin.
7. Use suitable punch to drive out lower pivot pin.
51144
51144
b
a
a-Dowel Pin
b-Lower Pivot Pin
Power Trim Disassembly
IMPORTANT: Power trim system is pressurized. Trim rod must be in the full “UP”
position (fully extended) prior to fill/drain plug, or manual release valve removal.
1. Remove reservoir cap.
2. Remove manual release valve assembly to drain oil.
55263
b
a
a-Reservoir Cap
b-Manual Release Valve

Mercury 45 Specifications

General

Horsepower	45 HP
Cylinders	3
Starting	Electric
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000-6000 RPM
Steering	Remote
Exhaust	Through Prop
Shaft Length	20 in