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5. Motor Lift goes in the
Check the blue and green wires to be sure they are connected to the
the wrong direction
same color termination points. Reversing these wires will cause the
when operated: motor lift to operate in the wrong direction.
6. Prop is cavitating.
a. Adjust motor plate setting down, you may be running your engine
too high.
b.
Check to be sure your prop has not been damaged.
c.
Check to be sure your trim has not been set too high.
d.
Check for obstructions to water flowing from your boat hull to your
engine lower unit such as speedometer pick up, depth sounding
transducers and water surface temperature pick ups. All such items if
located improperly can cause aeration of the water which can result
in prop cavitations.
7. Motor lift binds.
a. Check tightness of all bolts and screws. Tighten any bolts or screws
that are loose. Check periodically if problem persists and remove
bolts and add red permanent Loc-Tite, reinsert bolt or screw and
tighten. If significant damage has occurred to the motor lift
structure, contact the manufacturer.
b.
Turn to page 6 and follow lubrication procedures. You may need to
cycle the motor lift several times to work the grease into the
bushings.
c.
Check for foreign objects lodged in your motor lift.
Never run
motor lift with hands close to motor lift!
d.
Check hydraulic fluid level; see page 9 for filling instructions. You
may need to cycle the motor lift several times to work the air out of
the system.
8. Motor Lift dead
a. Check fuse
—
a 10 Amp fuse is located at the end of the rocker switch
cable near the red (+) terminal of the battery.
b. Check to be sure that all connectors are making proper contact and
are not corroded.
c. Check battery condition
–
is the battery fully charged.
d. Check for electrical shorts or opens. A short should cause the fuse to
blow. An open will cause it not to operate, but will not blow the
fuse.
9. Motor Lift stops
a. Check wires for intermittent open (an open may occur do to
running
vibration).
intermittently
b. Check relays for proper contact or corrosion.
c. Check wire termination points for proper contact.
