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OPERATING TIPS

It is not necessary to disconnect the steering rod from the kicker ball stud or T‐4 when  l ng your kicker 
engine.  The quick disconnect will automa cally move into the correct posi on.  

However, it is highly recommended that when using your main engine that you disconnect the steering arm 
from the kicker ball stud.  The kicker engine has a tendency to shi  from side to side when running your main 
engine or when trailering.  This movement may be enough to put addi onal stress on the steering arm or ball 
stud.  The simple and easy way to prevent your steering arm from being damaged when running or trailering is 
to disconnect both ends from the ball studs and store the rod in a convenient loca on. If this solu on is used, 
the drive rod 

MUST 

 be securely threaded on to the T‐4.

 

Another op on is to purchase an addi onal ball stud and mount it on your transom deck. A ach the loose end 
that you have disconnected from the kicker to the ball stud mounted on the transom.  

WARNING

NEVER STAND ON OR PUT DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON THE T‐4 

BODY.  IT CANNOT BE USED AS A STEP OR RESTING PLACE FOR 
YOUR FOOT WHILE FISHING. 

MAINTENANCE 

The following is a list of items to do periodically to insure the longevity of your 

T‐4

1. Frequently check the moun ng nut holding the T‐4 to your motor. Tighten as necessary.

2. Frequently check the ball studs.  Make sure they are  ght.

3. Depending on use, grease the T‐4 as least once a year. 1 to 2 pumps of grease  in the zerk is sufficient.

4. Clean the drive rod at least once a month with a clean cloth and reapply a light coa ng of grease once it is

clean.

5. Make sure electrical connec ons are  ght, re‐apply dielectric grease as necessary

If you need replacement parts, go to the MarineTech Products website and look for the “SHOP FOR PARTS” 
tab at the top of the page.  Once at the Parts Shop, click on Panther‐ ElectroSteers. 

Summary of Contents for Freshwater 55-0102

Page 1: ...M 55 0102 M 55 0103 S T 4 ELECTROSTEER INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CUSTOMER MUST RECEIVE THIS MANUAL AT TIME OF SALE OR AFTER INSTALLATION Rev 1 17 P N 99 55286 ...

Page 2: ...ker steering e bar The main engine e bar must be disconnected Please take a few moments to review the informa on contained in this booklet to familiarize yourself with the installa on procedures of your new T 4 Installa on is easy par cularly when you know each step ahead of me GETTING STARTED Here is a list of the tools and supplies that you may need Tools and Equipment 1 Electric drill with 1 8 ...

Page 3: ...for the control module to the T 4 unit 4 Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to each of the connectors and plug them together 5 A er all connec ons are made connect the ring terminal leads to the ba ery Connect the red lead to the posi ve terminal and the black lead to the nega ve terminal 6 Test the unit by running it back and forth to make sure that there is adequate slack in the wiring ha...

Page 4: ... directly in front of the motor cover to determine where is the best place for you to drill a hole The ball stud can be installed with the ball up or down The only concern is that you need to have enough room to a ach the quick disconnect over the ball stud Be certain you are not drilling into anywhere that has wiring routed through it See pictures 3 4 55 5705 op onal bracket is used in pictures 3...

Page 5: ...n some cases you will always have more threads on the lt tube In that case place one or more supplied nylon spacer spacers on the lt tube to make up the difference and then adjust the nut on the T 4 accordingly Picture 2 3 When Step 2 is done place the T 4 onto the lt tube opposite the drive rod and push the T 4 body toward the motor while turning the nut clockwise The T 4 body will automa cally gh...

Page 6: ...od Make note of this measurement and add 1 7 Cut the rod and a ach the other jam nut and quick disconnect 8 Place the quick disconnect over the ball stud on the drive rod If the connec ng rod assembly is s ll too long slightly loosening the drive rod no more than one full turn may resolve the issue Otherwise re measure and cut again to get the proper length 9 Press the push bu on Check for any bin...

Page 7: ... addi onal ball stud and mount it on your transom deck A ach the loose end that you have disconnected from the kicker to the ball stud mounted on the transom WARNING NEVER STAND ON OR PUT DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON THE T 4 BODY IT CANNOT BE USED AS A STEP OR RESTING PLACE FOR YOUR FOOT WHILE FISHING MAINTENANCE The following is a list of items to do periodically to insure the longevity of your T 4 1 Fre...

Page 8: ...he transmi er to the receiver A disconnect power to receiver either posi ve or nega ve terminal B Enable the transmi er by pressing the power bu on the LED will flash twice C Hold down either direc onal bu on on the transmi er D While holding down bu on connect power for about one second E You should hear a relay on the receiver click F Release bu on and fully reconnect power G Your transmi er is n...

Page 9: ...oes not apply if the unit has been damaged by accident abuse misuse poor installa on or misapplica on or if it has been modified from its original condi on or if any serial number has been removed or defaced or altered This warranty does not cover any expense to remove or reinstall the unit or any of its components If a returned unit is not covered by warranty the sender will be no fied and given an...

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