Service & Maintenance; Propeller Replacement - MINN KOTA FORTREX Manuel Du Propriétaire

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

PROPELLER REPLACEMENT

TOOLS AND RESOURCES REQUIRED
• 9/16" Open End Wrench
INSTALLATION
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a. Disconnect the motor from all sources of power prior
to changing the propeller.
b. Hold the propeller and loosen the Prop Nut with a
pliers or a wrench.
c. Remove the Prop Nut and Prop Washer.
NOTICE:
If the Drive Pin is sheared or broken,
you will need to hold the shaft stationary with a flat
blade screwdriver pressed into the slot on the end
of the shaft while you loosen the Prop Nut.
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d. Turn the old prop to horizontal and pull it straight off.
If drive pin falls out, push it back in.
CAUTION
If the prop does not readily slide off, take care to not bend
the Armature Shaft while removing the prop by pulling the
prop evenly off the Armature Shaft.
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e. Align the new Propeller with the Drive Pin.
f. Install the Prop Washer and Prop Nut.
g. Tighten the Prop Nut 1/4 turn past snug at
25-35 inch-lbs.
CAUTION
Do not over tighten as this can damage the prop.
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• Flat Blade Screwdriver
Drive Pin Drive Pin
Prop Washer Prop Washer
CAUTION
Disconnect the motor from the battery before beginning any
prop work or maintenance.
Prop Nut Prop Nut
Prop Washer Prop Washer
Propeller Propeller
Armature Armature
Shaft Shaft
Propeller Propeller
Prop Nut Prop Nut
Propeller Propeller
Drive Pin Drive Pin
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