CMP Panther 55-0040 User manual

REV. 2/17 99-55287
MODEL 55-0040
OUTBOARD MOTOR TRIM AND TILT
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
Designed for clamp‐on motors up to 35 HP or 150 lbs
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INTRODUCTION
Please take a few moments to review the information contained in this booklet to familiarize
yourself with the installation procedures suggested to successfully mount your new trim and
tilt. Installation is easy, particularly when you know each step ahead of time.
BEFORE USING YOUR MOTOR LIFT READ THE OPERATING TIPS AT THE END OF THE BOOK-
LET FOR PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING YOUR MOTOR LIFT ON THE WATER AND WHEN
TRAILERING YOU BOAT.
Here is a list of the tools and hardware that you will need:
Tools and Equipment:
1. Electric drill with 1/8, 3/16, 3/8 and 1/2 inch drill bits
2. Two ¾ inch wrenches
3. A Phillips head screw driver
4. For heavier motors, a hoist to lift the motor while installing the bracket
Hardware and Supplies: (not included)
4 – ½ inch diameter stainless steel Hex Cap Screws of the appropriate length***
4- ½ inch stainless steel Nylon insert nuts
8 – ½ inch stainless steel flat washers
1 – Tube of clear RTV silicon for sealing the transom mounting holes
(recommended)
1 – Tube of dielectric grease for the electrical connections (recommended)
2 – Security bolts that match the clamp bracket on your motor (recommended)
*** For proper bolt length selection see the information on the following page.

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BEFORE STARTING
Selecting the Mounting position
The Panther Model 40 is designed so that the motor must be mounted near or at the top of
the transom. The unit should be mounted so that the prop will have sufficient depth when the
motor is lowered into the water.
Once you have selected the best mounting position, be sure to check inside the transom to
make sure that there is adequate clearance for the bolts and nuts and that the transom is suf-
ficiently reinforced for mounting the bracket.
Remember that the Model 40 is designed for clamp-on motors up to 35 HP or 150 lbs. Under
no circumstances should you exceed these parameters.
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Make sure motor hoses and cables are long enough for set
back
This motor lift bracket places your outboard 7 inches farther away from the controls, bat-
tery and gas tank. Check to make sure that each of these cables and hoses has the required
amount of slack. An easy way to check this is to unclamp the outboard from the boat and
secure it to an engine hoist. Simply move the motor hoist back 7 inches with all of the hos-
es and cables still connected. If it can be moved so that there is adequate slack in the ca-
bles, the motor lift will work.
How to measure for transom mounting bolts
Because each transom is different, you will need to determine the right length of mounting
bolts. For installations where mounting holes will be drilled, you can take this measurement
after the holes have been drilled. Simply measure the thickness of the transom and add 2
inches.

MOUNTING THE MOTOR LIFT BRACKET
1. Hold the bracket in the selected location on the transom. Check to make sure that the
hole placement will not interfere with any moldings, rivets, etc. You may find that us-
ing a stencil will make this easier. You can make your own stencil by tracing the shape
of the transom plate on cardboard.
2. Make sure the bracket is level. Once the desired position has been determined, mark
two upper and the two lowest holes. The two lowest holes MUST be used.
3. Using a 3/16 bit, drill a pilot hole in each location to make sure the holes are properly
aligned and that there will be no interference with the mounting bolts. Finish drilling
the holes with a ½ inch drill bit.
4. Before mounting the unit, apply a bead of RTV silicone sealant around the edge of each
hole to insure a watertight seal.
5. To mount the unit to the transom use four ½ inch diameter stainless steel bolts with
washers and nylon locking nuts. Start by placing a bolt with a washer into each of the
upper mounting holes. Stick a piece of tape over the head of each bolt to hold them in
place, then lift the unit up to the transom, align the bolts and slide the unit into place.
Install the washers and the nuts inside the boat. Do not tighten the nuts completely un-
til the lower bolts have been installed.
6. Complete the installation by inserting the two lower mounting 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.
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MOUNTING THE MOTOR
1. Your motor lift bracket is supplied with a plastic 2 X 3 shim to help mount the
motor to the bracket.
2. Place the shim on the inside of the motor plate, under the lip, and hold it in
place while placing the motor over the top edge of the bracket. Snug the motor
clamps against the shim.
3. Attach the electrical components, and slowly run the motor up to a full tilt position to
make sure that there is sufficient clearance for the clamp bracket and the clamp handles.
Reposition the motor as necessary.
4. Tighten the motor clamps securely. Use cable ties or other means to secure the
clamp handles to prevent accidental loosening during operation.
5. Some motors allow for security bolts to be installed. If you have a motor that does,
and the holes fall within the motor plate, drill mounting holes into the motor plate that
match the size and location of the security bolt holes on the outboard motor.
Install bolts, washers from the inside of the motor plate. Firmly tighten the nuts.