Mercury GO BOLDLY SeaPro 500hp Operation And Maintenance Manual page 67

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
MANUAL TILTING
If the outboard cannot be tilted using the power trim/tilt switch, the outboard can
be manually tilted. To manually tilt the outboard, turn out the manual tilt release
valve three turns counterclockwise. Tilt the outboard to the desired position and
tighten the manual tilt release valve.
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NOTE: The manual tilt release valve must be tightened before operating the
outboard to prevent the outboard from tilting up during reverse operation.
AUXILIARY TILT SWITCH
The auxiliary tilt switch is located on the starboard side of the engine near the
rigging elbow. This switch can be used to tilt the outboard up or down using the
power trim system.
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OPERATING IN SHALLOW WATER
When operating your boat in shallow water, you can tilt the outboard beyond
the maximum trim range to prevent hitting bottom.
1. Reduce the engine speed below 2000 RPM.
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