wate cat

[wate cat]

my tapps stopped working. I do not have an owners manuel ('97 pre2150). it looks like there is a small pump with a reservoir below located uner the passenger seat area. the reservoir is empty. what fluid do you use and how do you get it into the reservoir?

thanks
wate cat
Seattle

[R&T Babich]

Assuming you have a Bennett V351 pump this is from their website:
http://www.bennetttrimtabs.com/faq1.htm#fluid

What type of fluid do I use in the hydraulic power unit, and where do I add it?

Use any type of Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Don't worry about the exact brand or type, it will all work, and can even be mixed. To add fluid, remove the lexan cover on the HPU, locate the "filler stack" in the left front corner of the reservoir. There is a round plug sealing the filler stack. Remove the plug and add fluid to the full line on the reservoir. Note: add fluid only with the trim tabs fully retracted (up). If your reservoir does not have a full line, add fluid so the fluid level is aprox. 1" below the top of the reservoir with the Trim Tabs fully retracted (up). Your Bennett Trim Tab system should not need refilling, for several seasons.

[wate cat]

thanks!!!!! I will fill er up and see if we are back in action.

wate cat

[TeamAllen]

Even if you had an owners manual it does not contain any information on the Bennett Trim Tab.

You will need a funnel.

[wate cat]

the funnel was a must. filled er up and we are back in business. the port side hydraulic piston has a small leak so I will need to repace the seals at the end of the season.

thanks again for the help
wate cat