Mercury Early V6 Side Mount Control Box W/ 12 Pin

[Willpow]

I have a 79’ 19-6 FF with what seems to be an original 2 litre merc on the back. Runs great! But can anyone explain what the two push buttons on the throttle controls are used for? And how difficult would it be to update and make modern?

[RickK]

Try contacting Merc tech support - I had an old merc 900 and they were able to answer my questions. Please come back and let us know what you find out, especially if they send you an operator manual.

Mercury outboard tech support is available through MotorGuide Technical Service1or Mercnet2. You can call MotorGuide at (920) 929-5040 M-F: 8AM-5:30PM EST or send them a message using this form1. You can also call Mercnet at 800.556.4327 or email them at mercnet.support@mercmarine.com2. Please have your product serial number ready

[Willpow]

Didnt realize the manual had that info.. so i opened it up. Looks like one button is the choke which i figured, but the other is called a “trailer” button. Not sure what that one does.