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(173PO)  12 VOLT TROLLING MOTOR  ENGLISH  7.5” X 10.3”  05/21/2012

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Tilt / twist / tiller 
extension handle

Battery meter & Weed 
escape control button

Control box

Clamp screws

 Composite Shaft

Motor

Propeller 

Tilt lock lever

Multi-position 
mounting bracket

Quick release depth collar / 
steering tension knob

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

Mounting

Install the motor mounting bracket on the transom / stern of the boat and tighten the clamp screws securely.  

CAUTION:

 Over-tightening the clamp screws can damage the motor mounting bracket.

Tilt Lock lever

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teering tension knob

Clamp screws

Quick release depth collar / lever arm

Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Intex reserves the right to change speciications and 

appearance, which may result in updates to the instruction manual, without notice.

 Overview:

Summary of Contents for BM4212

Page 1: ...bstances which may impair your ability to safely operate equipment This motor is not suitable for use in strong currents and winds exceeding the thrust level of the motor Never run your motor in any mode with the propeller outside of the water contact with rotating propeller may result in serious injuries or death When operating the motor in weed escape mode do not reach with your hand into the wa...

Page 2: ...steering tension knob SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Mounting Install the motor mounting bracket on the transom stern of the boat and tighten the clamp screws securely CAUTION Over tightening the clamp screws can damage the motor mounting bracket Tilt Lock lever Steering tension knob Clamp screws Quick release depth collar lever arm Due to a policy of continuous product improvement Intex reserves the right to...

Page 3: ...ering tension knob Ensure the quick release depth collar is retightened Horizontal deploy 1 To deploy the motor from the horizontal stowed position loosen the quick release depth collar reposition the depth collar and retighten to the desired depth position 2 Hold the back of the control box or the motor shaft irmly loosen the steering tension knob press the tilt lock lever while holding the contr...

Page 4: ... volt battery not included with at least 60 ampere hours rating 1 Make sure the motor is switched off speed selector handle on 0 2 Connect the positive red wire to the positive battery terminal 3 Connect the negative black wire to the negative battery terminal The battery meter on the control box panel provides an indication of the remaining charge in the battery Four lights indicate full charge t...

Page 5: ... the drive pin and press into place 7 Re install propeller washer and nut 8 Tighten the nut 1 4 turn past snug Do not over tighten the nut Maintenance After each use rinse with fresh water and then dry out with a cloth dampened with a water based silicone spray After each use the propeller must be cleaned of weeds ishing line or any objects Fishing line and other objects can get behind the propell...

Page 6: ...the control handle 3 Others 1 Turn control handle to O position then turn to your desired speed to reset the protection mode 2 Turn OFF O position extend the handle and dry out then turn ON 3 Contact Intex Service Center Battery cable clamps are hot 1 Battery cable clamps are loose 2 Battery terminals and cable clamps are rusty 1 Ensure cable clamps are secured and tighten 2 Clean the battery term...

Page 7: ...e repaired or replaced at no charge Any and all disputes regarding the provisions of this Limited Warranty shall be brought before an informal dispute settlement board and unless and until the provisions of these paragraphs are carried forth no civil action may be instituted The methods and procedures of this settlement board shall be subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the Federal T...

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