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.