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6. Lock the motor unit into the well as instructed earlier in
the manual and connect the power cord to the bulkhead
power port on the firewall (if you installed that option) or .
Pull the motor down using the down control T-handle and
cleat it in the down position. It is important to pull the
down holding line tight to keep the motor from coming up
when going in reverse.
7. Place the magnetic key on the throttle pad and turn the
display on.
8. While close to shore, give the motor some power to
make sure everying is working properly and that you
acknowledge the current battery charge status.
Coming into Shore
1. As you come into shore, be sure to reduce your speed.
Use the Prop Alignment Index and remove the drive
before running aground.
2. Unhook all of the throttle and power connections and
place the protective caps over the ends of the plugs.
MAKE SURE THAT THE CONNECTIONS ARE DRY
PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE CAPS. Spray some contact
spray (ex WD-40
®
) on the terminals from time to time.
3. REMOVE BATTERY FROM HULL DURING
TRANSPORTATION OR TURNING OVER THE KAYAK.
4. If you are using the motor in salt or brackish water
conditions, rinse all the equipment with fresh water.
