Where do you add hydrolic fluid?

[coopkenny]

Dumb I know, I inheritated a 1980 Merc outboard. Took it out today, all was good the hydrolic lift was working perfect, then when it was time to come in, it would not lift. A few guys at the boat lauch figured it was out of fluid. We all looked everywhere to add this fluid. Anyone? I am dumbfounded.

 

[Laddies]

Re: Where do you add hydrolic fluid?

First ck the manual release valve on the pump it must be all the way out ( counter clockwise) then on the side of the pump body on the corner you will see a indentation with a flathed screw in it remove the screw and fill till level with the screw hole, must be full with the engine up.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Where do you add hydrolic fluid?

What size motor? Some of those older motors used SAE 30 oil, at least my 83 150 did.