Mercury Sea Pro - Auxiliary Tilt Switch; Shallow Water Operation

FEATURES & CONTROLS
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a - Tilt support lever b - Knob
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.
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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.
2. Tilt the outboard to the desired position and tighten the manual tilt release valve.
AUXILIARY TILT SWITCH
The auxiliary tilt switch can be used to tilt the outboard up or down using the power trim system.
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a - Auxiliary tilt switch
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.
2. Tilt outboard up. Make sure all the water intake holes stay submerged at all times.