Power Trim Problem? - 99' 40HP Johnson Tiller

[Esox_Madness]

So I recently purchased my first rig (used not new). Everything (motor, electronics, power trim ect) seemed to be working order on a test run on open water and while playing with things in the garage over past week here. In setting up things on how I want it, I installed a battery shut-off switch (red little box with on/off turn switch). Everything runs through this switch (motor, electronic, all boat wiring) and then the battery shut off switch runs to the (+) terminal of the battery?. pretty basic and everything seemed to work after shut-off switch installation.

However, I have now notice that my power trim does not work? It seems to have power to it and when I try to trim it up/down I can hear the hydraulics working but no movement?? Like its locked up or something? Just seems weird when it worked properly before and now it doesn?t. I did not cut or splice any wires, made sure battery was disconnect before installation, checked fuses (seemed good from the ones I see). I just simply disconnected the (+) terminals from the cranking battery and routed them through the battery shut off switch instead and now no power trim? Confused on what could be the culprit.

Motor is a 99' Johnson 2-stroke 40hp tiller with elec. start & trim.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[DJ]

Re: Power Trim Problem? - 99' 40HP Johnson Tiller

Look at the clamp bracket on your engine. Do you see a lever? It should be in the fully UP position.

If it is down, the engine is LOCKED down.

 

[Esox_Madness]

Re: Power Trim Problem? - 99' 40HP Johnson Tiller

Yes i have checked the locking level. Seems simplistic and obvious but I could see how that would make a guy question if it was locked and you didn't know it. But yes it is up.

 

[DJ]

Re: Power Trim Problem? - 99' 40HP Johnson Tiller

Next step is to check the fluid level.

You should see a large slot head screw about mid way up the TNT unit.

Add the appropriate fluid until it just leaks out.

Try again.