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STOWING AND DEPLOYING THE MOTOR
This motor is equipped with a Pust-to-Test Battery Meter. The LED
located on the Indicator Panel on the Mount of the motor. The
Battery Meter provides an accurate display of the remaining charge
in the battery. It is only accurate when the motor is off. The meter
reads as follows:
• One light indicates recharge.
• Two lights indicate low charge.
• Three lights indicate good charge.
• Four lights indicate full charge.
PUSH-TO-TEST BATTERY METER
STOWING AND DEPLOYING THE MOTOR
To Deploy the Motor
Loosen the Depth Collar, then push firmly down on the Stow Deploy
Lever to release the Lift Assist Collar and slide the motor forward,
out from the Fall Away Ramp. Lower the motor to the desired
depth. Make sure it clicks into a secure, vertical position. Once at
the desired depth, slide the Depth Collar against the Lift Assist
Housing and tighten.
To Stow the Motor
Loosen the Depth Collar and depress the Stow Deploy Lever. Raise
the motor by pulling up on the Shaft or Control Head. Pull the
motor toward the stern until it rests securely on the Fall Away Ramp
and the Fall Away Ramps captures the Lower Unit. Slide the Depth
Collar down and secure it against the top of the Lift Assist Housing
to secure the motor in place and prevent accidental deployment.
Indicator
Panel
Push-to-Test
Battery Meter
CAUTION
For safety reasons, disconnect the motor from the battery/batteries when the motor is not in use or while the battery/batteries are being
charged. If the motor control is left on and the propeller rotation is blocked, severe motor damage can result.
WARNING
The Control Head will create a pinch point if the Depth Collar
Knob is loosened and the Control Head slides to the top of the
Depth Collar. Grasp the Shaft and prevent it from sliding all the
way down to prevent the pinch point.
Practice proper ergonomics when stowing and deploying the
motor to prevent injury.
WARNING
When stowing or deploying the motor, keep fingers clear of all
hinge and pivot points and all moving parts.
WARNING
Moving parts can cut or crush. The Lift Assist Housing can come off of Steering Housing and create a crushing hazard. Keep fingers
clear of all moving parts.
AutoPilot
The AutoPilot Indicator is located on the Indicator Panel on the Mount. It is illuminated green
when AutoPilot is engaged and it is not
illuminated
when AutoPilot is not engaged.
Stow Deploy Lever
The Stow Deploy Lever is located at the top of the mount. The Stow Deploy Lever functions to unlatch the Fall Away Ramps which rotate to
guide the Lower Unit. The Stow Deploy Lever is actuated by pressing it down.
