Can't get engine up

[BigSick]

Have a 1994 40 Hp Mercury Force outboard. Engine is all the way down and can not trim it up to pull for the winter. Don't even hear the hydraulic hum when I engage the trim up. Do not see any indication that engine has a manual switch to lift engine up.

 

[alldodge]

If your not hearing the trim motor hum with pressing up or down, then check the fuse

 

[poconojoe]

If you can't fix it now and just need to get the boat out, can you disconnect the ram(s) and tie the motor up temporarily?
I know this can be done with my Alpha stern drive.

 

[BigSick]

The trim motor only hums when the tilt is engaged in down, it does not hum when I try to lift up. Is there a fuse for up and down or just one fuse.

 

[alldodge]

There is just one fuse
Since it does not hum when going up find the relay with the Blue/White wire. Remove the relay and jump from the Red to the Blue. Doing this applies power from the battery to the motor.

 

[QBhoy]

If you need to get it out quick before messing with the system...just crack open the vent screw on the side of the pump. There is usually a hole in the casting on side to allow access with a screw driver. This releases the hydraulics and will allow you to pull it up by hand. Will be heavy at first, but it will go.