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CD49
Troubleshooting
Remote Control Operates Hard, Binds, Has Excessive Free-play Or Makes
Unusual Sounds
Possible Cause Remedy
• Insufficient lubrication on shift and throttle
linkage fasteners
• Lubricate.
• Loose or missing shift and throttle linkage
fasteners
• Check all linkages. If any are loose or missing, see
Authorized MerCruiser Dealer immediately.
• Obstruction in shift or throttle linkages • Remove obstruction.
• Shift or throttle cable kinked • Straighten cable, or have dealer replace
cable if damaged beyond repair.
• Vacuum leak at shift cylinder, hose or fittings
of Power Shift Assembly, if so equipped
• Repair cut, pinched, or kinked hose or faulty
shift cylinder.
• Improper shift cable adjustment • See Authorized MerCruiser Dealer immedi-
ately for shift cable adjustment .
CD130
Steering Wheel Turns Hard Or Jerky
Possible Cause Remedy
• Low power steering pump fluid level • Refill system with fluid.
• Drive belt loose or in poor condition • Replace and/or adjust.
• Insufficient lubrication on steering system
components
• Lubricate.
• Insufficient lubrication on transom gimbal
housing assembly and swivel shaft
• Lubricate.
• Check all parts and fasteners. If any are loose
or missing, see Authorized MerCruiser Dealer
immediately.
• Drain and replace.
• Loose or missing steering fasteners or parts
• Contaminated power steering fluid
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Electric Motor Does Not Run)
• Check all associated electrical connections and
wires (especially battery cables). Clean and
tighten faulty connection. Repair or replace wir-
ing.
Possible Cause Remedy
• Blown Fuse • Replace fuse.
• Loose or dirty electrical connections or dam-
aged wiring
Power Trim Does Not Operate (Electric Motor Runs But Drive Unit Does Not
Move)
• Check for obstruction.
Possible Cause Remedy
• Pump oil level low • Fill pump with oil.
• Drive unit binding in gimbal ring
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