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Ref : MM_TEDDY
Issued by : IR
Date : 01/2015
Up-date : 2
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HOBIE TEDDY
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
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Etapes Description
1
Place the rudder assembly on the boat pintle.
Note : the Housing may only be installed or remo-
ved from the boat pintles when the rudder blade
is in-between the upper and lower positions. This is
an additional safety feature to keep the rudder on
the boat in case of capsize.
2
Secure the housing to the pintles by placing the
keeper over the upper pintle. Make sure that it is
completely engaged in the slot.
3
This new design has a simplified and more intuitive
function. To raise the rudder, raise the tiller ; to
lower the rudder, lower the tiller. The rudder
automatically locks into either position and is held
by spring-loaded detents. The rudder will kick-up if
beached or if an obstruction is hit.
4
Locking pin
Attached to the side of each rudder is a locking
pin. This pin is designed to keep your rudder in the
up position during transportation. Bumpy launch
ramps or steep angled beaches could cause the
rudders to drop down, causing the blade to dig into
the ground. To install the pin, put the rudder in the
up position and simply remove the pin that is snap-
ped to the casting and insert it through the hole in
the side of the rudder. When you want to put the
rudder back down, remove the pin and snap it back
into the side of the casting.
Up-keep and precautions
When in use, make sure that the rudder is locked in the down position. You will know if your rudder is not down all the
way if steering feels heavy.
If used in saltwater, it is always a good idea to rinse rudder assembly with fresh water.
If boat is stored outdoors for extended periods of time, without being used, remove rudder assembly and store indoors.
Avoid storing rudder assembly in extremely hot locations such as in direct sunglight in a vehicle with windows closed.
Easy Lock Rudder Assembly