1998 Honda 40 hp 4 stroke power tilt question

"I checked all of the archives

"I checked all of the archives to see if this had already been answered but it has not been asked. My power tilt seized up yesterday and I turned the screw to allow manual tilt but it will not tilt up. I have the original manual and it does not indicate any other locks. I am assuming that I have a hydro lock and I will need to open the bleeder screw, (the one to the left of the manual override screw) to allow fluid out as I tilt the engine up. The engine moves about 6 inches before it stops as I try to tilt it but it almost feels like there is some kind of latch stopping it. Any help would be greatly appreciated."

Was wondering if someone could

Was wondering if someone could tell me if I am correct about having to open that bleeder screw in order to tilt my motor up? I hate to do it if I don't need to.

if you open that screw it will

if you open that screw it will not trim up

"Thanks for responding Justin.

"Thanks for responding Justin. I finally figured out that I had to back the manual tilt screw out 4 turns instead of 2 as the manual said, in order to be able to tilt the motor by hand."