VariProp DF-80 - Page 7

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Fig.3a
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2
4
3
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Propeller in the drawing below (Fig.3a) is for a right hand rotation VARIPROP
„R
H
“
.
R= AS (Astern) / reverse V= AH (Ahead) / forward
degree of pitch adjustment
Markings to check and determine
adjustment markings
The following description refers to the view towards astern for a r
right hand
VARIPROP
Adjusting the forward pitch :A.
» Secure set screw (
(1)
with LOCTITE-Low (pink).
( see “NOTE”and page 8)
» Turn the adjusting screw (2) anti-clockwise.
2b. Reducing ofpitch approx. 2“ max.
2a. Increasing ofpitch approx. 3“ max.:
“V” (=ahead) with the 5mm Allen-key as follows:
2. Turn the adjusting screw (2) which is marked as
Under water: only 3 turns loosen.
1. Remove the set screw (1) (1/4mm allen key).
Under water: only 3 turns loosen.
1. Remove the set screw (
(3)
(1/4mm allen key).
B. Adjusting the reverse pitch:
Required tool forpitch adjustment seepage 12 (Tightening torques)
change the engine revolution by approx.200.
Turning of the adjusting screws (2) and (4) by half a revolution ( 180° ) changes the pitch approx.1“.This will
NOTE: It is quite possible to set the pitch continuously variable and independently for forward and reverse.
(1)
& (3) atFig 3a. Ifnot, the propeller mustfirst bepulled. (see removingfrom the shaftpage9 and 10)
few minutes,if there is enough space betweenpropeller hub and strut to fit an Allen keyinto the set screws
GENERAL: The pitch adjustment is verysimple on the VARIPROP, and can be done in or out of the water in
amatter of
set screws (1 & 3)
adjusting screws (2 & 4)
( see “NOTE” and page 8)
» Turn the adjusting screw (2) clockwise.
Lock set screw strongly.
» Secure set screw (1) with LOCTITE-Low (pink)
( see “NOTE”and page 8)
» Turn the adjusting screw (4) anti-clockwise.
Lock set screw strongly.
» Secure set screw (3) with LOCTITE-Low (pink)
( see “NOTE”and page 8)
» Turn the adjusting screw (4) clockwise.
Lock set screw strongly.
» Secure set screw (
(1)
with LOCTITE-Low (pink).
Lock set screw strongly.
2a. Increasing of pitch approx. 2“ max.:
2b. Reducing of pitch approx. 3“ max.
“R” (=astern) with the 5mm Allen-key as follows:
Turn the adjusting screw (
(4)
which is marked as2.