Depth Adjustment Knob
Outer Shaft
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
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
CONTROLLING SPEED & STEERING WITH THE TILLER
This motor off ers variable forward and reverse speeds. The speed control may be operated in either
direction, forward or reverse. Turn the tiller handle counterclockwise from (OFF) to increase reverse
speed and clockwise from (OFF) to increase forward speed. Speed decreases as you approach (OFF)
from either direction.
Forward
Reverse
12” Minimum
Depth
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USING & ADJUSTING THE MOTOR
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