Tilt Trim problem

[anchor man]

I have a Yam. F150 and recently when I push the button on either the throttle or the button on the engine it won't go down, I just hear a click. It happens intermittently. Bring the engine up always works, so would this just be a problem with the switch? Also, I did notice the tone of the pump seems to resonate a little or trail off when I bring it up and release the button. Would that likely be a pump issue? Hoping to get a little info. before bringing it in next week.

Thanks

[Borch]

Likely the tilt and trim seleniod(sp). Pretty common symptom.

[boatfixer]

Sounds like it could be 2 things. The clicking and no movement is more than likely the relay and the noise trailing off could be low fluid.

[anchor man]

what's the best way to check the fluid

[boatfixer]

In the full tilt up position, remove the large slotted fill plug and see if the oil is level with the bottom of the hole.

[Northlander]

Can someone post a picture of this? I think I know where you speak of but not 100% sure and Im sure others would like to see it as well. Thanks a lot.

[boatfixer]

This is of a typical Yamaha 150, Not sure of anchorman's year.

[Northlander]

Yup thats what I thought. What do ya fill it with? Hydrolic fluid? What type do ya recomend?

[anchor man]

Does the fill plug have a plastic screw-on cap over it? I loosened this cap a while back and did notice some fluid, but didn't remove completely. Is the slotted screw behind the cap? I'm guessing that's what item #23 is above

[boatfixer]

Actually thats the plug itself, theres no slotted screw on that one. I would top it off with Yamahas trim and tilt fluid. The reason is because it is suggested that you do not mix different types of fluid. Since it is a Yammy and more than likely, never been changed, you can be relativly sure thats whats in there.

[Northlander]

Ya mine just has that cap nothing under it. Do ya just fill it until it starts to come out a bit? I would guess so seeing as theres no measure stick or anything.