Mercury Optimax 150 User Manual

POWER TRIM
Page 5B-28 90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999
Hydraulic Repair
TRIM ROD REMOVAL AND REPAIR
NOTE: Power Trim does not have to be removed from outboard to remove trim rods.
1. Tilt outboard to full “UP” position and engage tilt lock lever.
2. Slowly remove “Fill” plug to bleed reservoir pressure.
3. Turn Manual Release Valve 3 to 4 turns (counterclockwise) to bleed remaining pres-
sure.
4. Remove trim rod cylinder caps.
NOTE: Place a clean pan under trim system to catch fluid.
c
d
a
b
b
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a-Trim Rod Cylinder Cap
b-Turn Counterclockwise to Remove
c-Removal Tool (91-44487A1)
d-Spanner Wrench (91-74951)
5. Install trim rod removal tool and pull trim rod from cylinder.
a
a
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a-Trim Rod Removal Tool (91-44486A1)

Mercury Optimax 150 Specifications

General

Horsepower	150 HP
Engine Type	V6
Alternator Output	60 amp / 756 watt
Starting	Electric
Steering	Remote
Displacement	2.5 L
Fuel Induction System	2-Stage Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
Shaft Length	20", 25"
Dry Weight	431 lbs (20 in), 439 lbs (25 in)