Service & Maintenance; Propeller Replacement - MINN KOTA Riptide Fortrex Manuel De L'utilisateur

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

PROPELLER REPLACEMENT

TOOLS AND RESOURCES REQUIRED
• 1/2" Open End Wrench
(70 lbs thrust or lower)
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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• 9/16" Open End Wrench
(80 lbs thrust or higher)
Disconnect the motor from the battery before beginning any
prop work or maintenance.
• Screwdriver
Drive Pin
Prop Washer
CAUTION
Prop Nut
Prop Washer
Propeller
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Armature Shaft
Propeller
Prop Nut
Propeller
Drive Pin