slow rising tilt trim 125 force

[ocni123]

Please forgive me if this is a silly question but i am new to boating and am a little green, My tilt trim unit is my problem. It seems to rise far too slowly. My boat is currently in my driveway and it takes forever to rise all the way up. I have to manually lift and have someone push the up button for the motor to rise. I would appreciate any advice on my situation. thank-you

 

[roscoe]

Re: slow rising tilt trim 125 force

Welcome to iboats.<br /><br />First thing to do is to check the fluid level.<br /><br />If it is low, fill it with similar fluid.<br />Some use 30 weight motor oil, some use transmission fluid.<br /><br />Then cycle it up and down a couple times to work any air out of the lines, then check the fluid level again.<br /><br />If this doesn't fix it, post back.

 

[ocni123]

Re: slow rising tilt trim 125 force

Roscoe thank you for the info just one question? What position should the motor be in when i check the fluid, that is to say shoulit be all the way up or all the way down . thank-you

 

[ocni123]

Re: slow rising tilt trim 125 force

Roscoe thank you for the info just one question? What position should the motor be in when i check the fluid, that is to say shoulit be all the way up or all the way down . thank-you. Also can you tell where the fill screw would be????

 

[imported_LakeRunner]

Re: slow rising tilt trim 125 force

Check around the trim pistons for any leaks, you could have a bad seal and it is bleading off the pressure. Check all the lines and fittings too!

 

[roscoe]

Re: slow rising tilt trim 125 force

That motor has the pump located outside of the transom brackets, correct?<br />In that case, the motor should be in the DOWN position to check the fluid.