600B SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
JULY 2016 - V1.0
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Hydraulic Fluids
Filling
1. Remove cap (10-689) from the trim/lift pump reservoir.
2. Fill reservoir with specified fluid to indication line (maximum level).
IMPORTANT:
Check fluid level with sterndrive unit in the full down position.
Bleeding
1. Fill the trim/lift pump reservoir to appropriate level (if not already done).
2. Remove the down line from trim pump and place it in a container to catch any purged fluid. Hold one
(1) finger over the down line port of the trim/lift pump to prevent the intake of air. Trim the drive all the
way up using the toggle switch on the side of the trim pump cover.
NOTE
: Fluid may need to be added if the reservoir bottle level goes below the minimum.
3. With the drive in the “UP” position, attach the down line to the trim/lift pump.
4. Cycle the drive all the way to the “DOWN” position and then all the way to the “UP” position.
Repeat this step three or four (3-4) times to purge any remaining air out of the system.
Chapter 2 - General Maintenance
(continued)
