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SLITHER SL

MOTOR SELECTION GUIDE

Suggested 

Shaft Length

42”

48”

54”

60”

Bow Mount to 

Water Level

14” to 20”

20” to 26”

26” to 32”

32” to 36”

WATERSNAKE 
SHAFT LENGTH 
GUIDE

WATERSNAKE 
MOTOR SIZE 
GUIDE

Transom Mount Measurement

Bow Mount Measurement

With your boat in the 
water, measure the 
distance from the 
mounting surface of 
the transom or bow 
to the water level. 
The guide shown on 
the right will assist 
you in fi nding the 
shaft length that best 
suits your boat.

The graph 
shown right is 
a general guide 
only. Always 
speak with 
your dealer 
regarding the 
size of motor 
that is most 
appropriate for 
your boat.

Transom Mount 

to Water Level

Up to 8”

Up to 10”

Up to 12”

10” to 14”

14” to 20”

20” to 22”

22” to 24”

Suggested 

Shaft Length

24”

26”

30”

36”

42”

48”

54”

Summary of Contents for SLITHER SL

Page 1: ...SLITHER SL TRANSOM MOUNT ELECTRIC MOTOR OWNERS MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ATTACHING THE MOTOR TO YOUR BOAT Attach the motor to the stern of the boat and tighten both mounting bolts securely while taking care not to over tighten A To adjust the angle of the motor after atta...

Page 3: ...SL Multi adjustable depth collar Heavy Duty Alloy Bracket Control Box Digital voltage meter Extendable control handle featuring 5 forward and 3 reverse speeds Quick tilt device Composite shaft Weedles...

Page 4: ...adjusting screw on the depth collar securely STEERING To adjust steering counter force simply loosen or tighten the counterforce bolt The ideal setting is one where the counterforce bolt is just tight...

Page 5: ...andle clockwise for forward speed and anti clockwise for reverse There are ve forward and three reverse speeds SPEED CONTROL DIGITAL VOLTAGE METER EXTENDABLE HANDLE SLITHER SL Shows the voltage going...

Page 6: ...ear pin in shaft as shown 2 Align the propeller against the shear pin on the shaft there is a groove on the back of the propeller which the shear pin needs to slot into and then tighten the propeller...

Page 7: ...of the propeller Connect the red cable to the positive terminal and the black cable to the negative terminal making sure the terminals are clean before doing so A clean connection will minimise power...

Page 8: ...oy Transom Extend Hand Tiller 5 3 2 Blade 55246 Slither SLW 44 36 44lb 12v 11 44 132 528 1300 36 White Alloy Transom Extend Hand Tiller 5 3 3 Blade 55247 Slither SLW 54 42 54lb 12v 13 54 156 640 1370...

Page 9: ...n the water measure the distance from the mounting surface of the transom or bow to the water level The guide shown on the right will assist you in nding the shaft length that best suits your boat The...

Page 10: ...ing or trolling motor wiring Speed control armature magnet cracked or dislodged Grinding noise will come from motor CONTACT REPAIR AGENT Water intrusion in motor housing which will show water or oily...

Page 11: ...r motor If you choose to do this make sure you wash the motor rst Frequently lubricate all frictional points a reliable heat resistant grease if you are re greasing internal parts Use only greases des...

Page 12: ...ssion you might want to disconnect the battery from your trolling motor and take out the battery out and recharge it Store the battery in a safe place If you have a small boat without a cover it is re...

Page 13: ...it is worth considering taking your electric motor to an Authorised Service Agent for servicing IMPORTANT If you choose to service the electric motor yourself or through any other third party not auth...

Page 14: ...Watersnake 14 SLITHER SLW MOTOR...

Page 15: ...otors The 3 Bladed Large Propeller Kit is suitable for all 70lb 80lb and 105lb motors 55130 3 Blade Prop 44lb 54lb 55008 Large 3 Blade Prop 70lb 105lb 55131 2 Blade Prop 28 34lb JM56001 2 Blade Mini P...

Page 16: ...ith a 50 amp fuse and are completely waterproof These simple to install kits are an essential accessory for your motor 56002 Watersnake Replacement Fuse Replacement 50 Amp fuse to suit a Watersnake Fu...

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