SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The hydraulic unit consists of a manifold that contains all valving, fluid reservoir, pump, motor, and cylinder.
The hydraulic unit pivots on the lower thrust rod and the piston rod attaches to the underside of the swivel bracket.
As the cylinder begins to extend, the first 15° of outboard movement is considered the trim range because the swivel bracket is supported by the
port and starboard stern brackets. As the cylinder continues to extend, the remaining 50° of outboard movement is considered the tilt range. Total
outboard movement is 65°.
The outboard can be manually raised or lowered through its entire trim and tilt range by opening the manual release valve a minimum of three turns.
When this cycle is complete, the manual release valve must be closed and torqued 45 to 55 in. lbs. (5 to 6 N·m) before normal operation can be resumed.
- Hydraulic assembly
- Manual release valve
A trim gauge can be purchased for the outboard. The gauge's sending unit is located on the port side of the swivel bracket.
- Sending unit
When the outboard is tilted for long periods of time or trailered in the tilted position, the outboard's weight must be mechanically supported. The outboard is equipped with trailering locks. When they are engaged, the cylinder must be retracted until the trailering locks are firmly seated on the stern brackets.
- Trailering locks
