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INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE MOTOR
3. INSTALLING THE MOTOR
Install the motor along the centerline of the boat, in the middle on the mounting plates (4)
Fully tighten the brackets (1) by hand and check that they are still properly tightened after 15 minutes of
running. Secure the motor to the loop (3) on the motor tightening plate (4) with a safety cable (2). All
motors about 4 CV/HP are equipped with a security stop switch lanyard (5). Always use it (refer to
information contained in the “operating instructions” section).
FOR OUTBOARDS NOT BOLTED TO THE TRANSOM: REGULARLY CHECK THAT
THE BRACKETS STAY PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
FOR OUTBOARDS WITH REMOTE STEERING UNIT: REGULARLY CHECK IT IS IN
GOOD WORKING ORDER, AND CHECK THE TIGHTENING OF THE NUT CONNECT-
ING THE STEERING SYSTEM TO THE MOTOR.
THE BOLTING OF THE MOTOR TO THE TRANSOM IS SUGGESTED FROM 10 CV/
HP AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FROM 25 CV/HP AND ABOVE.
FOR ALL OUTBOARDS FROM 25 CV/HP AND ABOVE WE RECOMMEND THE
INSTALLATION OF A REMOTE STEERING UNIT.
4. ADJUSTMENTS
The motor requires a double position adjustment in tilt and height that greatly and directly impacts on
the boat’s attitude. You will have to adjust the motor in height only once.
On the contrary, to optimize performances and good maneuverability, you will have to adjust the angle
of the motor in relation to the transom depending on the navigation conditions:
4.1 Motor height
The motor is mounted on the transom.
According to different brands of motors,
even inside the same type of shaft, the length of
the shaft can vary (few centimeters). It is generally
necessary to add a shim to ensure correct height.
Motor adjusted too high = ventilation may occur
with loss of forward thrust (cavitation).
Motor adjusted too low = loss of speed
and more difficult steering may occur (splashes).
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