2001 Mercury Optimax 150 Trim/Tilt Problem

[hg849]

Hi, I bought this engine it was on a rack sitting for a couple of years. when I put it on the boat and i hit the trim/tilt button i can hear the motor working but the engine wont move up or down!!!

Any ideas guys

 

[jeffersondodson561]

Re: 2001 Mercury Optimax 150 Trim/Tilt Problem

Try the manual release valve or low on fluid but to check fluid you need to be in full up position. Check to see of the manual release valve is turned in "seated". If it is seated turn it CCW until is "seats" manually tilt the outboard to full up position to check fluid.

 

[aussieflash]

Re: 2001 Mercury Optimax 150 Trim/Tilt Problem

Im guessing its all the way down position.If it is all the way up,make sure lock is not on....dont laugh.
Do as post #2 said.Lock in up position,retighten manual valve,slowly undo fill screw,fill till full,close then tilt up and down 4/5 times to bleed system,then repeat filling till it wont take anymore fluid.Check for correct fluid...usually ATF,though sometimes oil.

 

[hg849]

Re: 2001 Mercury Optimax 150 Trim/Tilt Problem

Im guessing its all the way down position.If it is all the way up,make sure lock is not on....dont laugh.
Do as post #2 said.Lock in up position,retighten manual valve,slowly undo fill screw,fill till full,close then tilt up and down 4/5 times to bleed system,then repeat filling till it wont take anymore fluid.Check for correct fluid...usually ATF,though sometimes oil.

It worked thanks a lot it had air in the system thanks guys

 

[jimbobm]

Re: 2001 Mercury Optimax 150 Trim/Tilt Problem

Can anyone tell me where the location is to add oil to the trim on this engine?