TRIM SWITCH:
The trim switch allows you to select the best drive vertical
position. Initially, trim the engine downward to accelerate
and as you pick up speed, trim upward allowing the
propeller to run on the surface for best performance.
Once you set the full speed running height, it is not
necessary to trim the drive downward to stop and take
o.
Left – Down
Right - Up
RUNNING:
Take time to learn where all the controls are located on
your Mud Buddy.
IMPORTANT - Place the safety lanyard on your wrist or
clip it to your clothing prior to start.
Start the engine in neutral. Lower the propeller into the
water with the trim control and safely place the motor in
gear. Drive slowly at rst to learn how to steer and
throttle the engine. Trim the drive up and down slowly so
that the propeller is slightly visible above the surface with
a visible water rooster tail.
Rooster Tail
You can lower the drive completely for maximum traction
in mud, ice and thickly vegetated areas. Trim up to clear
logs and rocks.
HANDLE BOLT TENSION:
The handle bolts should be snug, but loose enough to
allow the handle to move up and down. The handle is
designed to oat (freely move up and down) when
driving. If the drive hits a hard object while under power,
the oating handle absorbs the impact, as opposed to
wrenching the handle out of your control.
SKEG ADJUSTMENT:
Depending on the boat design and load, it may be
necessary to adjust the skeg to lessen tiller torque
(excessive push or pull of the handle). However, tiller
torque can also be caused by excessive up or down
position of the drive at full throttle.
The skeg has a small bend closest to the propeller. If
the operator handle is pushing excessively towards you,
increase the bend by adjusting with a large crescent
wrench. Lower the drive and place your knee against the
drive and bend it in small increments. More bend angle
causes the tiller handle to pull away from you. Do not
adjust the skeg with a hammer.
Your motor will run best in
this position. It is not
necessary to trim down
when you stop and resume
travel.
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