Tilt going down by itself

o8er

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98 Johnson 200. Out of the blue the tilt goes to the full down position, even with the key off. I Guess it could be a switch or solenoid shorting closed but weird thing is I would expect the tilt motor to keep running, and it would stay stuck. Out of nowhere it goes down all the way and then stops. Can then raise it back up from either button, and lower with either button too.
 
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DJ

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Re: Tilt going down by itself

Look for the "manual" tilt release screw on the tilt bracket. It is a screw well recessed in the bracket. If not tight, the unit will "drift" down.
 

o8er

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Re: Tilt going down by itself

Sorry, should've stressed that it's not a hydraulic leak. The tilt motor is intermittently coming on in the down direction.
 
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