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Use the 12mm and 10mm wrenches to loosen the cable coupler
from the cable. To do so, hold the 12mm wrench still and rotate
the 10mm wrench counterclockwise.
Fully loosen the coupler. Use a rag to cover the prop and fi rmly
pull the prop and shaft away from the coupler. Use a 2.5mm hex
wrench to loosen the two motor screws. NOTE: If you fi nd the
shaft hard to remove try rotating the shaft clockwise as you
pull. WARNING: Never rotate the shaft counter clockwise
as you twist.
Remove the motor from the boat.
Place the motor in a rag or paper towel and spray water displacer
into the fi ttings on the water jacket as well as in the motor itself.
After the motor is “pickled,” wipe it down and reinstall it in the
boat using the above instructions in reverse order.
SHAFT MAINTENANCE
After 5 or so runs and/or after a day of running, it’s a good idea
to re-lubricate the drive cable. Here are the tools and supplies
you need to complete the task.
10 mm Open End Wrench
12 mm Open End Wrench
AquaCraft GrimRacer Speed Grease (AQUB9500)
Paper Towel
Loosen the cable coupler using the 10mm and 12mm wrenches.
