STEP
4
Installing The Hydraulic Hose
1. The hydraulic hose may be routed either
over the transom or through the transom.
FIG. 6-11
. If the hydraulic hose is not
being installed through the transom, route
the hose to the HPU and proceed to
Step 4 below.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to allow an adequate
amount of slack in the
hydraulic hose between the
stern bracket and the point
that the hose enters the vessel.
This will provide for full up and
down operation.
2. Mark two 3/4” holes on the transom
above the water line for bushings
K
spaced 1-1/4” apart. Then, drill a pilot
hole in the middle of each marked hole
with a 5/16” drill bit. Next, drill pilot holes
out with a 3/4” drill bit, route hydraulic
hoses to HPU through transom holes and
install thru-hull bushings
K
.
FIG. 12 & 13
IMPORTANT:
Put a small amount of marine
sealant around bushings
K
before installing into the boat
transom.
NOTE:
Thru-hull bushings
K
can be removed from hydraulic hoses if thru-hull bushings
K
are not being used.
4. Remove the blue and black dust caps from the hydraulic fittings on the HPU.
5. Remove the “Insert Up Hose Here Tag” and finger tighten the hose labeled “Up” and then turn fitting a
quarter turn using a 5/8” wrench.
FIG. 14-17
. Repeat this step for the DOWN hose.
Figure 6
BLADE 8’
Figure 9
BLADE 8’
Figure 8
BLADE 10’
Figure 11
BLADE 10’
Figure 7
PRO II & SPORTSMAN
Figure 10
PRO II & SPORTSMAN
Figure 12
Figure 13
WARNING:
Keep debris out of the hydraulic hose. Do not remove blue plastic from the end of hydraulic hose
while routing throughout the boat. Debris in the hose will cause damage to the HPU.
K
K
Preferred
amount of
space
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17
OVER THE TRANSOM
THROUGH THE TRANSOM
