Mercury 135 Verado Manual page 94

MANUAL TILTING
If the outboard cannot be tilted using the power trim/tilt switch, the
outboard can be manually tilted.
NOTE: The manual tilt release valve must be tightened before
operating the outboard to prevent the outboard from tilting up
during reverse operation.
1. Turn out
counterclockwise. This allows manual tilting of the outboard.
Tilt the outboard to the desired position and tighten the manual
tilt release valve.
AUXILIARY TILT SWITCH
NOTE: This model allows the auxiliary tilt switch to be mounted on
either the port side (shown) or on the starboard side.
This switch can be used to tilt the outboard up or down using the
power trim system.
a - Auxiliary tilt switch (port side)
SHALLOW WATER OPERATION
When operating your boat in shallow water, you can tilt the
outboard beyond the maximum trim range to prevent hitting
bottom.
1. Reduce engine speed below 2000 RPM.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
the manual tilt release
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valve 3 turns