Checking oil in tilt/trim unit

midnight1957

Seaman Apprentice
Joined
Jul 21, 2009
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I have a tilt/trim unit from a 1996 Mercury Force 40hp. What is the correct way to check the oil level?
A so called Mercury mechanic told me you have to raise the motor up then check the oil and add to full. But if I do that won't the oil run out when I let it back down with the plug out or if I put the plug back in I don't think it will come down.
What is the correct way to check and add oil, with the rod extended or retracted?

Thanks,
Wade
 

al865

Cadet
Joined
May 15, 2009
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Re: Checking oil in tilt/trim unit

Run trim all the way up, remove cap. Check and add oil,if needed. Replace cap and run trim all the way down. :cool:
 
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