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MODEL 55   135 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Model 55 

Model 135 

Rated for motors up to 55 
horsepower and 250 lbs. 

Rated for motors up to 135 horse-
power and 350 lbs. 

CUSTOMER MUST RECEIVE THIS MANUAL 

AT TIME OF SALE OR AFTER INSTALLATION 

Rev 1/16 

PN 99-55321 

Summary of Contents for 135

Page 1: ...5 Model 55 Model 135 Rated for motors up to 55 horsepower and 250 lbs Rated for motors up to 135 horse power and 350 lbs CUSTOMER MUST RECEIVE THIS MANUAL AT TIME OF SALE OR AFTER INSTALLATION Rev 1 16 PN 99 55321 ...

Page 2: ...ND WHEN TRAILERING YOUR BOAT GETTING STARTED Here is a list of the tools and hardware that you will need Tools and Equipment 1 Electric drill with 1 8 3 16 and 1 2 inch drill bits 2 Two 3 4 inch wrenches 3 A Phillips head screw driver 4 For heavier motors a hoist to li the motor while installing the bracket Hardware and Supplies not included 4 inch diameter stainless steel Hex Cap Screws of the ap...

Page 3: ...nstalla ons where moun ng holes will be drilled you can take this measurement a er the holes have been drilled Simply measure the thickness of the transom and Add 2 inches How to measure Bolts for Moun ng the Motor to the Trim Tilt Bracket To determine the length for bolt on motors measure the thickness of the moun ng bracket on your motor and add 1 inch for the thickness of the trim and lt bracke...

Page 4: ...ling the holes with a inch drill bit 4 Before moun ng the unit apply a bead of RTV silicone sealant around the edge of each hole to insure a water ght seal 5 To mount the trim lt bracket to the transom use four inch diameter stainless steel bolts with washers and nylon locking nuts Start by placing a bolt with a washer into each of the upper moun ng holes S ck a piece of tape over the head of each...

Page 5: ...lla on by inser ng the two lower moun ng bolts together with washer and the nylon locking nuts Tighten each bolt evenly taking care not to over torque the nut to the point where the transom or the bracket could be damaged ...

Page 6: ...a nylon locking nut making sure you ghten each nut evenly over torquing 3 If your motor bracket does not match the standard BIA bolt hole pa ern you may drill addi onal holes into the bracket to match the moun ng holes of your motor bracket Clamp On Outboards 1 Using a treated wood 2 x 4 cut a wood shim to approximately 11 inches long 2 Place the shim on the inside of the moun ng plate and hold it...

Page 7: ...ence with the clamp bracket or the clamp handles Reposi on the motor as necessary 5 A ach security bolts to the bracket by drilling moun ng holes into the bracket that match the size and loca on of the security bolt holes on the outboard bracket Also use cable es or other means to secure the clamp handles to prevent accidental loosening during opera on ...

Page 8: ...er from the outboard motor 2 Insert the breather tube through an exis ng opening in the base of the motor or if necessary drill a 3 8 inch hole for access 3 Making sure there is plenty of slack in the tube to allow for full movement of the motor a ach the breather tube inside the motor compartment in a loca on that will not be affected by moving engine parts Use cable es to insure that the end of t...

Page 9: ...nged switch lead to the control relay box and the two pronged lead from the control box to the bracket 4 Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to each of the connectors and plug them together It is also recommended that these connec ons be wrapped with a waterproof tape or shrink tube applied 5 A er all connec ons are made connect the ring terminal leads to the ba ery Connect the red lead to t...

Page 10: ...n exert significant forces on your outboard that can cause damage to the motor li mechanism and to the outboard itself Therefore when trailering always trailer with the motor in the fully lowered posi on or use a transom support bracket Panther offers the 55 1900 or the 55 2100 shown here 2 While fishing Be sure to keep your motor in lt mode so it can pop up if you hit an obstruc on 3 Other great ite...

Page 11: ...e used in salt water area it is necessary to a ach a zinc anode to reduce corrosive effects Panther 55 9000 Anodes may be purchased through the dealer or by calling the number toward the back of this booklet To prevent premature discolora on and corrosion par cularly in salt water and brackish water areas it is a good prac ce to periodically wash down the Motor Li unit with fresh water 3 Adding Gre...

Page 12: ... to go up If the unit does not run the problem is the Relay Control If it does work then the problem is the Push Bu on Switch UNIT RUNS IN ONE DIRECTION ONLY Check Relay Control Push Bu on Switch Unplug the three prong connector at the relay control and run a jumper wire between the Red and the Green wires to go down and between the Red and Blue wires to go up If the unit does not run the problem ...

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