Future Beach Equinox series, Owner'S Manual

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Figure D5 shows the correct
orientation for installation of the
paddle blades.
Align the two halves of the pedal
pads together around the crankshaft
and press together.
Insert the two screws and tighten
with a Phillips screwdriver.
Small amounts of water may collect
in the hull due to condensation and
other factors. Depending on the mo -
del of WB Series or Equinox Series
the drain plugs are located at the
front (Fig.D7) or rear (Fig.D8) of the
hull. If necessary, drain water from
the pedal boat by standing the pedal
boat up against a wall to let the wa-
ter drain from the hull.
Clean the hull with mild soap and water, when necessary. Do not use industrial
solvents or abrasive cleaning products. Flush dirt and debris from the drive mecha
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nism frequently. Check and remove entangled weeds from the paddle wheel hub
and the paddle blades frequently.
Pedal Pad Replacement
Draining Water from the Pedal Boat
Cleaning Instructions
Drain Water
Drain Water
WB & Equinox seroies Maintenance Instructions
This section of the owner’s manual des -
cribes the steps involved in disassembly of
the entire unit crankshaft assembly and its
components. Please note that disassem
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bly is not required for the replacement of
pedal pads or paddle blades. To remove the
crankshaft assembley, use a ¾” socket or a
¾” wrench, to remove the nut from one side
of the crankshaft rod.
To replace the Delrin bushing assemblies
simply unscrew the back nuts located in the
paddle wheel cavity and insert new parts.
These parts are the most likely to wear and
should be inspected periodically. These
bushings should be replaced if worn, in or-
der to prevent damage to the pedal boat
hull. Inspect and replace every season as
required
Now remove the crankshaft and drive adap -
ter, which slide out together. From the other
side pull out the other crankshaft and drive
adapter along with the crankshaft rod.
To reinstall the drive adapter, reverse the
steps above, inserting the crankshaft and
crankshaft rod through the paddle hub
(make sure that paddle blades are facing
their original direction). Refer to figure D5
for correct paddle blade installation. Reins
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tall the second crankshaft. Note that the dri -
ve adapter has a single large male key that
is designed to fit into the paddle hub in one
unique location. You must locate this single
large key correctly when installing the drive
adapter in the paddle hub.
Pedal Mechanism Maintenance
D5
D6
D7
D8
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