USING & ADJUSTING THE MOTOR
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE MOTOR
The propeller tip must be submerged at least 12" to avoid churning
or agitation of surface water.
1. With the motor deployed, fi rmly grasp the outer shaft or control
head and hold it steady.
2. Loosen the depth adjustment knob until the shaft slides freely.
3. Raise or lower the motor to the desired depth.
4. Turn the motor control head to the desired position.
5. Tighten depth adjustment knob to secure the motor in place.
ADJUSTING THE STEERING CABLE
The steering cable tension is pre-set at the factory but will, through normal use, need occasional adjustment.
Adjust the tension of the cables by turning the cable tension adjustment screw (Phillips pan-head screw) located near the bottom
of the foot pedal, just under the steering cable cover.
Turn the screw clockwise to increase tension and counter-clockwise to decrease tension.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE MOTOR
The propeller tip must be submerged at least 12" to avoid churning
or agitation of surface water.
1. With the motor deployed, fi rmly grasp the shaft or control head
and hold it steady.
2. Loosen the adjustable depth collar and steering tension knob
until the shaft slides freely.
NOTE:
3. Raise or lower the motor to the desired depth.
If the cable becomes too loose, it may disengage the wrap drum in the control box or the pulley in the foot pedal.
4. Turn the motor control head to the desired position.
5. Tighten the adjustable depth collar and the steering tension knob
to secure the motor in place.
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Cable Tension Adjustment Screw
Depth Adjustment Knob
Depth Adjustment Knob
Stainless Steel Cable
Cable Pulley
Adjustable Depth Collar
Steering Tension Knob
Outer Shaft
Outer Shaft
12" Minimum
Depth
12" Minimum
Depth
Shaft
12" Minimum
Depth
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