Mercury 225 EFI, Service Manual

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POWER TRIM - DESIGN II
90-884294 OCTOBER 2001 Page 5B-11
TO FILL:
IMPORTANT: This trim system is pressurized. Remove “Fill” plug only when out-
board is tilted to the full “Up” position or the trim/tilt rams are fully extended. Re-
tighten “Fill” plug before tilting outboard down or retracting tilt/trim rams. Remove
“Fill” plug and O-ring. System is full when oil level is present at fill hole. Tighten
“Fill” plug securely.
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a - Fill Plug and O-ring (remove to fill system, tighten securely)
b - Fill system with Power Trim and Steering Fluid
c - Tilt Lock Lever (engage to support engine in “Up” position)
TO PURGE:
IMPORTANT: Fill plug and O-ring must be tightened securely before purging system.
IMPORTANT: Run Trim System in short “jogs” until pump is primed and trim system
moves. If trim motor is run without priming pump, driveshaft failure could result.
Cycle outboard through entire trim/tilt range 4 times. Check fluid level after purging system.
Push down on outboard when trim rams are slightly extended. If rams retract more than
1/8 in. (3.2 mm), air is present in system. Cycle system again and check fluid level.