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Remember you are handling a 110 VAC power source.
If the charger is kicked into the water or exposed to
rain, or if the power cord falls into the water, a short or
severe electrical shock could result if the 110VAC
circuit is not protected by a GFCI. Follow the charging
procedures in the manual supplied with the charger.
Motor Operation and Control
Do not run the motor out of the water for more than
a few seconds. Water acts as a lubricant for the
motor shaft seal.
Once the boat is in the water (make
sure the water is deep enough) lower the motor by
pressing the spring under the handle in the middle until
it folds in half and allows the motor to drop into
position.
Do not operate the motor in the “UP”
position.
This could damage the prop, motor or hull.
Set the direction switch to
FORWARD
or
REVERSE
and set the speed control to the desired speed. The
motor will start immediately. Steer the boat by turning
the steering handle right or left. Do not immediately
shift from #3, 4 or 5 forward speed to #1, 2 or 3 reverse
speed. The sudden counter rotation of the motor could
damage some of its internal components and
significantly shorten motor life.
Prior to beaching the boat, be sure to raise the
motor and lock it in the “UP” position by extending
the spring until it is straight.
Battery life between charges is dependent upon hours of
operation and also at what speed the boat is operated.
Operation at less than top speed obviously will extend
the usable period between each battery charge.
The electric motor circuitry is protected by a 30 amp
circuit breaker located on the control panel. If the prop
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