1998 Mariner 30hp Tilt / Trim Fluid & Fuse Blown

[Yankee.fan]

Hello everyone . . <br /><br />I'm a new member that is glad to have found this site! It's loaded with great info.<br /><br />My problem is that my engine 20amp fuse blows when I use my tilt trim while I'm underway. The engine keeps running, but it will not restart until I replace the fuse. <br /><br />I have a feeling that I may be low on fluid. What type of fluid does my engine take? <br /><br />My boat is in the water, and I don't have a trailer to pull it out. Can I service the unit from the dock?<br /><br />Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. <br /><br />From the the fabulous Florida Keys, Bobby.

 

[Bear]

Re: 1998 Mariner 30hp Tilt / Trim Fluid & Fuse Blown

Hi Bobby!<br />Welcome to iboats!<br /><br />I think you have a short circuit somewhere. Damp in the connections or T/T switch. Check for water, dry and spray them with WD-40. Also check all wires for broken isolation. <br /><br />Is it a remote or a tiller model? Electric or manual start?<br /><br />Can you see exactly when the fuse blows, it's when you use the starter, right? The fuse is blown even if you didn't touch the T/T switch? <br /><br />I don't think you need to fill the fluid, unless it isn't working properly and without any strange noise. You said it works until you start the engine.

 

[Yankee.fan]

Re: 1998 Mariner 30hp Tilt / Trim Fluid & Fuse Blown

Hey bear!<br /><br />Thanks for the quick reply. I've read that you've helped alot of people here at the site.<br /><br />The boat is equipped with a remote mercury, single lever station. And you know what, I just replaced a bad throttle cable. So, I could have pinched a wire inside the control box since I also have a remote tilt switch. That's when the problem started although the tilt prior to that did work intermitidly, but the engine fuse never blew until I replaced the throttle cable.<br /><br />That's why I thought that I might be low on fluid. What type of fluid does it take, ATF?<br /><br />I've got the day off tommarrow, so I'd really like to get something worked out with this problem. I need to check my stone crab traps.