Power Trim And Tilt - Mercury Racing 500R Operation And Maintenance Manual

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
3. If there is no blockage and the condition persists, return to port
immediately.

Power Trim and Tilt

The outboard has a trim/tilt control called power trim. This enables the operator
to easily adjust the position of the outboard by pressing the trim switch. Moving
the outboard in closer to the boat transom is called trimming in or down. Moving
the outboard further away from the boat transom is called trimming out or up.
The term trim generally refers to the adjustment of the outboard within the
first 20° range of travel. This is the range used while operating the boat on
plane. The term tilt is generally used when referring to adjusting the outboard
further up out of the water. The outboard can be tilted up past the trim range
for shallow water operation or loading the boat onto a trailer. With the engine
turned off and ignition switch turned on, the outboard can be tilted out of the
water.
• Below 2000 RPM the engine can be trimmed or tilted to any range.
Caution is advised when operating the engine past the trim range. Ensure
the water pickups are submerged.
• While in the trim range and the engine is above 2000 RPM, you can only
trim to the maximum trim range.
• If the engine is below 2000 RPM and is in the trailer range, advancing the
throttle will allow the engine to achieve a maximum RPM of 4250. Engine
operation in this capacity (above the normal 2000 limit) should only be
used for loading or unloading the boat onto or off the trailer. It should not
be used during normal boat operation.
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