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ENGINE SELECTION AND SETTINGS
3. ENGINE INSTALLATION
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Install the engine along the boat centreline, in the centre of the reinforcement board (4).
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Hand tighten the attaching press screws (1) and then retighten after 15 minutes of sailing
during the first installation.
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For all bolting down of engines, refer to your nearest dealer.
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Stow the engine with a length of safety line (2) to bridge (3) and to press screws (1).
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All engines over 4 HP are provided with a circuit-breaker (5), which is an essential safety
feature: always attach it (refer to the "Recommended operating procedure" chapter).
WARNING
ENGINES MORE POWERFUL THAN 25 HP MUST BE BOLTED DOWN.
FROM 25 HP UPWARDS, WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF A REMOTE CONTROL.
WARNING
FOR ENGINES NOT BOLTED DOWN: PERIODICALLY CHECK THE TIGHTENING
OF THE PRESS SCREWS.
FOR REMOTE CONTROLS: REGULARLY CHECK THEIR PROPER OPERATION.
NOTE:
THE ENGINE IS BOLTED TO THE TRANSOM AFTER ADJUSTING ITS POSITION.
THIS OPERATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY YOUR ZODIAC MILPRO
DISTRIBUTOR.
4. SETTINGS
The engine requires two position adjustments in height and angle relative to the aft transom which
have a direct and significant effect on the boat's behaviour.
Once properly set in height, the engine will no longer require any further adjustment in this direction.
However, to optimize performance and ensure the boat's proper manoeuvrability, you may need to
change the engine's tilt angle depending on sailing conditions (adjustment bar or electric trim).
4.1. Engine height
The engine is directly mounted on the aft transom. The size may
vary by a few centimeters for a given shaft type depending on the
engine make.
An adjusting shim generally needs to be added to position the
engine properly:
Engine set too high = the engine races (ventilation)
Engine set too low = swamping (choppy ride)
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Bilge
Stirrup
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