Tilt trim new motor replacement question

[OnTheWaterNow]

Hello I have a 1989 mariner 50 hp 3 clyinder and the tilt/trim motor is bad tested it and is shot. I have new motor.I just wanted to know what would be the proper way to install it.Once it is mounted on what do I do to add fluid and is there a way to bleed it thanks for any help. here is pics of my setup and a pic of the new motor. thanks for any info

 

[OnTheWaterNow]

Re: Tilt trim new motor replacement question

Just to be clear I know the yellow srew is where I add fluid.I just not sure if there is a procedure to fill it and bleed it and then make sure the proper amount of fluid is in it thanks again

 

[RRitt]

Re: Tilt trim new motor replacement question

make sure to use correct length of driveshaft.
you are missing the anode ground strap. your motor will not last nearly as long without it. mercury P/N 88238A15
do not run trim motor with release valve not tightened. you can damage trim pump if you do.
fill, run up and down, check, fill, run up and down, over and over until fluid is just at bottom of filler hole when fully raised.

 

[OnTheWaterNow]

Re: Tilt trim new motor replacement question

ok thanks for reply. ok the outboard is up on transom saver so I could remove old motor.I removed the old tilt motor .So should I lower the outboard to get fluid out of the ram then raise it install tilt motor then fill or leave it up install new tilt motor and then fill? thanks for any help. I have not touched the release valve yet.