Pedal Drive Care and Maintenance
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Maintaining your pedal drive is simple and not much effort is involved in keeping it
operating smoothly and reliably for years to come. Although the pedal drive uses marine
grade stainless steel that resists corrosion, rust and degradation are still possible if care
is not taken. Follow the steps below to make sure your pedal drive remains free of rust
and performs optimally for
Rinsing: The most important thing to remember is that the drive should be rinsed
thoroughly with fresh water after use in salt water or sandy environments. We
recommend you do this after every use, but especially before a long period of non-use.
To rinse your pedal drive…
1. Open the rinse plug on the top of the drive (beneath the handle)
2. Rinse the drive with fresh water through the rinse plug
3. Turn the pedal to allow the water to wash the gear thoroughly, be sure to turn the
pedals both forward and and backward while rinsing
4. Put the drive upside down to drain the water
5. Leave it to air dry
Inspect the prop and remove any debris that may have accumulated between the prop
and the drive shaft.
Make sure everything is tight. This includes pedals, crank arms, and all hardware. If
anything feels loose, the offseason is the best time to address it. If your pedals feel loose,
re-tighten using a pedal wrench. Please note that the left pedal/crank is reverse
threaded.
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