VariProp DF-80, Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

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Fig.3a
1
2
4
3
/71+8()9/:
Propeller in the drawing below (Fig.3a) is for a right hand rotation VARIPROP „R H “
.
R= AS (Astern) / reverse V= AH (Ahead) / forward
degree of pitch ad j ustment
Markings to check and determine
ad j ustment markings
The following description refers to the view towards astern for a rright hand VARIPROP
Adjusting the forward pitch : A.
»
Secure set screw ((1) with LOCTITE-Low (pink).
( see “NOTE
”
and page 8)
» Turn the adjusting screw (2) anti-clockwise.
2b. Reducing of pitch approx. 2“ max
.
2a. Increasing of pitch approx. 3“ max
.:
“V” (=ahead) with the 5mm Allen-key as follows:
2. Turn the adjusting screw
(2)
which is marked as
Under water: onl
y
3 turns loosen.
1. Remove the set screw (1) (1/4mm allen ke y ).
Under water: onl
y
3 turns loosen.
1. Remove the set screw ((3) (1/4mm allen ke
y
).
B. Adjusting the reverse pitch:
Required tool forpitch adjustment seepage 12 (Tightening torques)
change the engine revolution by approx.200.
Turning of the adjusting screws (2) and (4) by half a revolution ( 180° ) changes the pitch approx.1“.This will
NOTE:
It is quite possible to set the pitch continuously variable and independently for forward and reverse.
(1) & (3) at Fig 3a. If not, the propeller must first be pulled. (see removing from the shaft page 9 and 10)
few minutes, if there is enough space between propeller hub and strut to fit an Allen key into the set screws
GENERAL:
T
he pitch adjustment is very simple on the VARIPROP, and can be done in or out of the water in amatter of
set screws
(1 & 3)
adjusting screws
(2 & 4)
( see “NOTE
”
and page 8)
» Turn the adjusting screw
(2)
clockwise.
Lock set screw strongly.
» Secure set screw
(1)
with LOCTITE-Low (pink)
( see “NOTE”and page 8)
» Turn the adjusting screw
(4)
anti-clockwise.
Lock set screw strongly.
» Secure set screw
(3)
with LOCTITE-Low (pink)
( see “NOTE”and page 8)
» Turn the adjusting screw (4) clockwise.
Lock set screw strongl y .
» Secure set screw ((1) with LOCTITE-Low (pink).
Lock set screw strongl
y
.
2a. Increasing of pitch approx. 2“ max.:
2b. Reducing of pitch approx. 3“ max.
“R” (=astern) with the
5
mm Allen-ke
y
as follows:
Turn the ad j usting screw ((4) which is marked as 2.