Mercury 225 User Manual

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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• Increase steering torque or pull to the left at a normal installation height (with the normal right hand
rotation propeller).
• In excess can cause boat porpoising (bouncing) or propeller ventilation.
• Cause engine overheating if any cooling water intake holes are above the water line.
TILTING OPERATION
To tilt outboard, shut off the engine and press the trim/tilt switch or auxiliary tilt switch to the up position. The
outboard will tilt up until the switch is released or it reaches its maximum tilt position.
1. Engage the tilt support lever.
2. Lower outboard to rest on the tilt support lever.
3. Disengage the tilt support lever, by raising the outboard off the support lever and rotating the lever down.
Lower the outboard.
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MANUAL TILTING
If the outboard cannot be tilted using the power trim/tilt switch, the outboard can be manually tilted.
1. Turn out the manual tilt release valve 3 turns counterclockwise. This allows manual tilting of the outboard.
Tilt the outboard to the desired position and tighten the manual tilt release valve.
NOTE: The manual tilt release valve must be tightened before operating the outboard to prevent the outboard from
tilting up during reverse operation.
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AUXILIARY TILT SWITCH
This switch can be used to tilt the outboard up or down using the power trim system.

Mercury 225 Specifications

General

Fuel Induction System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Horsepower	225 HP
Steering	Hydraulic Steering
Shaft Length	20"
Starting	Electric Start
Cylinders	V6