1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 deg LV Service Manual, P/N 520212, Page 410Get this manual
The HydraulicShock Absorption System
What's Important?
This sytem must always be ready to absorb some blows to the lower parts of the motor
What Can Happen?
Without shock protection, blow like this could cause serious damage to the motor and injury to boat occupants from the motor or its parts entering the boat or Transom could break away Motor may be lost overboard, and Boat may 5
How Can Possible Conditions Be Minimized?
Read, understand, and follow manufacturers servicing instructions Follow warnings marked&cloSeIY Test your work whenever possible If oil leaks seen in area, determine sourceKeep reservoir filled Remember, anytime tilt and trim system isn't working right the shock absorption system will not operate as designedMake sure manual release valve is closed tight(45-55 inIbs If left openmotor has no shock protection