- HD Mini Lite motors must be started with the propeller out of
the water. Do not leave a running engine unattended.
The Mud Buddy can be operated from the siting position. If you
stand, use a stand-up bar or some other steady-hold to maintain
your balance. Ensure the safety of passengers.
- Always wear a Coast Guard approved flotation device.
- Caution; never place the propeller in the water at high engine
speeds with clutch engaged, particularly when the drive shaft is
off to the side of the boat. This is true of any outboard motor.
The boat can lurch forward, or spin and expel the operator and
passengers.
- Keep body parts and clothing clear of all moving engine
components, the drive shaft, and propeller.
- Do not operate your Mud Buddy while others are near the
outdrive.
- Use extreme caution while operating your Mud Buddy. Never
clean the engine or frame while the engine is running.
- The engine and muffler can become extremely hot and cause
severe burns. Do not operate the engine in an enclosed area.
Exhaust gases can cause severe injury and death.
- The Mud Buddy will go places other boats can’t, so make sure
you let others know your destination, and when you will return.
Carry a mobile phone and travel with others whenever possible.
- Even though the Mud Buddy is built tough, it is the owner’s
responsibility to know its limits and protect the drive from severe
impacts. Also, we want you to enjoy yourself, but ask that you
be safe, courteous to others, and environmentally sensitive.
Some waterways are protected by environmental laws, so know
these before you go.
- Our website and DVDs show mud motors running in different
conditions. The operators in our videos are professionals. Do
not operate your mud motor in this manner without the proper
training and experience - be careful and protect your passengers.
Operation and Break-In
Prepare the engine for starting: Read your engine owner’s
manual. Observe break-in precautions. Do not over-rev the
engine during the first couple hours. Do not break-in the engine
on the trailer. The drive bearings and seals should be run in the
water for the first couple hours. However, you can start the
engine and let it warm up a few minutes out of the water during
the break-in period.
Starting the engine: Read the safety precautions in this owner’s
manual before starting.
First, pull out the choke. (The 29 Kawi is fuel injected and has no
choke) If equipped with an electric clutch, put the clutch switch
in the center position for starting. Ensure everyone is clear of the
engine and propeller. And, ensure the prop is out of the water
and engine is in the level position for non clutch models.
Do not
leave a running engine unattended.
With the engine set at idle, either engage the clutch, or lower the
propeller in the water directly behind the boat. You will now be
moving forward.
Start off slowly and soon you will learn new ways of using the
Mud Buddy to propel your boat in and out of places you never
dreamed possible.
Steering the boat is made easy by pushing or pulling the handle.
You can also lift and place the propeller in and out of the water as
needed to maneuver through vegetation and mud.
The power tilt and trim is used to set the optimum drive angle
when running. Through experience, you will find the best trim
angle for your boat, motor and load. Normally, the propeller
blade is slightly out of the water when running full speed for best
performance. A small rooster tail will be present when running
near the surface. This is usually the best position for running full
throttle. Be careful when trimming up so that the propeller does
not come too far out of the water which can cause excessive
push on the handle. If the handle pushes into you while running
full throttle, you can reduce prop torque by mounting the engine
one inch away from you on the transom. If this does not reduce
prop torque, bend the lower end of the skeg in the direction it is
bent. Do this with a rubber hammer or wood block and hammer.
Do not over bend or bend back and forth which can cause weld
failure. Bend 1/4” at a time for best results. After adjustment, use
the bolts provided to bolt the motor to the transom.
When operated at high speeds, the normal operating RPM is
3500 to 3900 RPM.
Service
We highly suggest you visit the Mud Buddy website to view
important product information, product updates, service tips and
special advisories. www.mudbuddy.com. Click on customer page.
Your user name is outdoor and your password is fun, all lower
case.
Our website customer service page has additional tips and
recommendations to operate, maintain, adjust and service your
Mud Buddy. Lubrication performed on a regular schedule will
add years to the life of your Mud Buddy.
You will need a hand held grease gun, filled with a good quality
marine-grade wheel bearing grease. You can find the grease at
any major automotive store.
First 10 hours - Check belt tension. Grease the frame swivel
points. Grease both ends of throttle cable. Tighten prop nut.
First 50 hours - Grease the outdrive assembly. (see instructions
below)
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