12-14 DF9.9T/TH “K8” (’08) MODEL
SERVICE PROCEDURE
OIL LEVEL
To check the PT oil level:
1. Raised the engine to a full-tilt position.
2. Push in the tilt up lock knob 1.
3. Remove the oil filler plug 2.
4. If oil can be seen at filler plug level, the unit is full.
5. If oil level is low, refill with the recommended oil.
Recommended oil:
Dexron automatic transmission fluid or equivalent
6. Reinstall oil filler plug.
AIR BLEEDING
1. Check that the manual release valve 1 is tightened to the
specified torque.
Manual release valve: 1.8 N·m (0.18 kg-m, 1.3 lb-ft)
Counterclockwise = Open
Clockwise = Close
2. Operate the PT switch, raising and lowering the motor up
and down (full tilt position to full tilt down position) 4 to 5
times.
3. Check oil level, topping off if necessary.
4. Reinstall oil filler plug.
To ensure consistent pump operation, do not mix dif-
ferent types of oil.
Do not over-tighten manual release valve.