Rage SUPERCAT 700BL, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Boat Maintenance
Always replace the shaft when it is damaged or shows
visible wear. Running the boat with a damaged shaft
will not only damage the boat and void the warranty,
but could also cause personal injury or property
damage.
Lubricating the shaft regularly is vital to the life of
the drivetrain. The lubricant also acts as a water seal,
keeping water from entering the hull through the
stuffing box. Make sure this is done after every 2 to
3 hours of operation. Always replace any parts that
show excessive wear or damage.
Lubricating or Replacing the Drive Shaft
1. To remove the shaft, first loosen the coupling
between the motor and the shaft.
2. Then, loosen the set screw from the shaft and
remove the shaft from the back of the boat.
TIP
:
Use paper or cloth to hold the shaft when it
is being removed.
3. Remove the drive shaft by sliding it out of the
stuffing box. Wipe excessive lubricant and other
materials from the shaft.
4. Lubricate the full length of the shaft assembly
up to the drive dog using marine grease.
5. Apply thread lock to the coupling setscrew.
Thread lock will help prevent the shaft from
loosening during use.
6. Carefully install or reinstall the drive shaft,
ensuring that there is a 1 to 2 mm gap between
the prop strut and the drive dog to allow for
shaft shrinkage under load.
NOTICE: When running at full speed in choppy waters, the prop may exit and re-enter the water
quickly and repeatedly. This will subject the propeller to some stress which may eventually cause
damage to the point it will need to be replaced.
CAUTION: Do not operate this product in vinyl covered or inflatable pools. Sharp components may
cause damage to these materials.
CAUTION: Never retrieve your boat from the water in extreme temperatures, turbulence or
without supervision.
Set Screw
Coupling
Prop shaft
Marine Grease
Prop shaft
NOTICE
:
Running the boat in salt water could
cause some parts to corrode. If you run the
boat in salt water, make sure it is rinsed
thoroughly in fresh water after each use and
lubricate the drive system. Because of the
corrosive effects, running the boat in salt
water is at the discretion of the owner and
will void the boat’s warranty.