Trailering Outboard; Tilting Outboard Up And Down Manually - Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 Service Manual

Trailering Outboard

WARNING
Excessive engine trim angle will result in insuffi-
cient water supply to water pump causing water
pump and/or powerhead overheating damage.
Make sure that water level is above gear housing
water intake holes whenever engine is running.
While operating "up" circuit, the cylinder rod will con-
tinue to tilt the outboard to a full "up" position for trail-
ering.
90-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
Tilting Outboard Up and Down
Manually
WARNING
Before loosening the manual release valve, make
sure all persons are clear of engine as engine will
drop to full "down" position when valve is loos-
ened.
With power trim installed, the outboard can be raised
or lowered manually by opening the manual release
valve 3 to 4 turns (counterclockwise).
a - Manual Release Valve
a
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MID-SECTION - 5E-5