Mercury 50 Service Manual

POWER TRIM
Page 5B-32 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
6. Remove nuts and washers securing the lower pivot pin. Remove lower pivot pin. Retain
the pivot pin bushings from the clamp brackets and trim unit.
7. Remove the trim unit.
Disassembly
Shock Rod Removal
IMPORTANT: Power trim system is pressurized. Outboard must be in the full “UP”
position (trim rod fully extended) prior to fill/drain plug, or manual release valve re-
moval.
1. Remove reservoir cap.
2. Remove manual release valve assembly.
3. Drain power trim fluid as shown.
a
b
a
b
a-Reservoir Cap
b-Manual Release Valve

Mercury 50 Specifications

General

Horsepower	50 hp
Cylinders	3
Steering	Remote
Starting	Electric
Displacement	995 cc
Fuel Induction System	EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Alternator Output	18 amp
Shaft Length	20" / 508 mm
Dry Weight	112 kg
Engine Type	4-Stroke