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STOWING AND DEPLOYING THE MOTOR
WARNING:
When raising or lowering the motor, keep fi ngers clear of all hinge and pivot points and all moving parts.
HORIZONTAL
Stowing
1. Grab the back of the motor head or the motor shaft and lift up. If motor needs to be
pulled into boat more, loosen the steering tension knob to adjust shaft.
2. While lifting up, tilt the motor into the boat (the motor must be lifted approximately 1/2”
to disengage locking pins).
3. The bracket will ratchet into a locked position.
4. Retighten the steering tension knob and slide the quick release depth collar down to the
top of the steering tension knob for transport.
Deploying
1. Loosen the quick release collar.
2. Reposition and retighten to desired depth location.
3. Hold the motor shaft or head fi rmly, and loosen the steering tension knob.
4. Press the tilt lock button while holding control head and gently lower the motor into
the water.
5. Retighten the quick release collar.
6. Retighten the steering tension knob to the desired steering tension.
VERTICAL STOW:
Stowing
1. Firmly grasp the motor shaft.
2. Loosen the steering tension knob and lift up on the motor.
3. Retighten the steering tension knob to retain the vertical stow position of the motor.
4. Slide the quick release depth collar down to the top of the steering tension knob for
added security.
Deploying
1. Loosen the quick release collar.
2. Hold the motor shaft fi rmly, and loosen the steering tension knob.
3. Gently lower the motor into the water.
4. Retighten the quick release collar.
5. Retighten the steering tension knob to the desired steering tension.
UP
OVER
DOWN
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OVER
DOWN
USING & ADJUSTING THE MOTOR
ADJUSTING THE BRACKET
You can lock your motor in a vertical position, angle it for shallow water or tilt it
completely out of the water.
1. Firmly grasp the control head of the motor. (Do not lift up on the motor for
angular adjustment)
2. Press down and hold the Tilt Lock Button.
3. Tilt the motor forward or back to the desired position within the
mounting bracket.
4. Release the Tilt Lock Button and ensure the motor is locked into the
desired position.
Quick Release
Depth Collar
Steering Tension Knob
Tilt Lock Button
Transom Clamp Screws
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE MOTOR
When setting the depth be sure the top of the motor is submerged at least 12”
to
avoid churning or agitation of surface water. The propeller must be completely
submerged.
1. Firmly grasp the motor shaft and hold it steady.
2. Loosen steering tension knob.
3. Open the lever arm to loosen the Quick Release Depth Collar.
4. Vertically adjust the height of the motor to the desired position.
5. Bring the depth collar to the top of the steering tension knob, and close the
lever arm to lock the depth collar into position.
6. Tighten the steering tension knob to achieve the desired steering resistance.
NOTE:
The tension of the quick release depth collar can be adjusted with a screw
driver to obtain the proper feel.
CAUTION:
•
Never operate your motor when it is out of the water.
•
Over-tightening the clamp screws can damage the bracket.
ADJUSTING THE STEERING
• Adjust the steering tension knob to provide enough tension to allow the motor to turn freely, yet remain in any position without
being held
OR
• Tighten the knob to place the motor in a preset position to leave your hands free for fi shing.
Quick Release
Depth Collar
Steering Tension
Vertical Stow Knob
12” Minimum
Depth
Lever Arm
