Troll lever

[EHardgrave]

On my 79 7.5 hp mercury there is a "troll" lever in the transom clamp area. Any clues as to what this does. Kinda looks like it locks the motor from flipping up.

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Troll lever

There's a half-tilt bracket that drops down so it can be run in very shallow water.