Jackson kayak Flex Drive 3D User manual

OWNERS MANUAL
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS,
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY
PATENT NUMBER: 15/681,274

unpack box
8mm
1/8” 3mm3/32”
(A)
(B)
(C) (D)
(E) (F) (G)
(H)
(I)
(L) (M)
(J)
(K)
Unpacking your FlexDrive-3D.
Your package should contain:
(A) (1) Upper Drive Unit
(B) (2) Pedal Cranks
(C) (2) Crank Arm Bolts
(D) (2) T-bolts and Thumb Screws
(E) (1) 3/32” Allen Wrench
for Output Drive Coupling
(F) (1) 1/8” Allen Wrench for
Grease Screws
(G) (1) 3mm Allen Wrench for
Prop Screw
(H) (1) 8 mm Allen Wrench
(I) (1) Single Use Loctite
(For Crankarm Bolts)
(J) (1) Grease Gun
(K) (1) Finish Line Grease
Replacement Parts
(L) (1) Spider Coupling
(M) (1) Prop Shear Pin
REPLACEMENT PARTS

1. attach crank arm
EARS
TIGHTEN FIRMLY
25 ft.-lbs.
WITH 8mm
ALLEN WRENCH
1. Attach Crank Arms To The Drive Unit.
(A) Locate the Crank Arm etched with the letter “L” (for Left) and the Crank
Arm etched with the letter “R” (for Right).
(B) With the Upper Drive Unit facing forward as shown, attach the Left
Crank Arm on the left side and the Right Crank Arm on the right side
using the Crank Arm Bolts.Tap Crank Arms on with palm or hand
before tightening bolts.
Add 2-3 drops of single use Loctite to threads of bolts before
installing.
 Tightenrmly(to25ft.-lbs.)usingthe8mmAllenWrench
IMPORTANT: Periodically check Crank Arm Bolts during break-in period
(rst 3 uses) to ensure tightness.
(A) (A)
(B)
(B)

2. Connect Upper Drive Unit to Lower Drive Unit.
(A) Before lowering the Upper Drive Unit onto the Lower Drive Unit, turn
the pedal cranks a few turns to note the rotating shaft; this will unite
with the coupling in the lower unit to form the drive shaft’s universal
joint.
(B) Thisshaftandcouplingmustalignproperlyinorderforthetwodrive
unitstoseatcorrectly.
(C) AsyoulowertheUpperDriveUnitontothetrunkoftheLowerDrive
Unit,aligntheshaftcouplingandgentlyseattheupperdriveontothe
trunk ensuring the “ears” of the upper drive align with gear track and
seatsfullywithnogap.
Note the “spider” coupling atop the exible shaft; it is designed to wear
over time. A complimentary replacement is included in your packaging.
2. connect upper drive
EARS
SPIDER COUPLING
(B)
(C)

3. Secrue drive to deck
NO GAP
BETWEEN
EAR AND
TRACK
3. Secure Upper Drive Unit to Lower Drive Unit.
(A) Whenproperlyseated,theUpperDriveUnitsitsushonthe
aluminum track. There should be no gap.
(B) Tighten down the Upper Drive Unit using the attached t-bolt and
knobs.
IMPORTANT: Upper Drive Unit must be securely tightened at all times
while on the water. In the event of capsizing, the Upper Drive Unit can
become detached and lost if not securely fastened to the deck.
(B)
(A)
(B)

4. Raise and Lower the Prop.
Beforelockingitdown,usethelevertoraiseandlowertheprop.Conrm
thepropisfullydeployedwhentheleverisintheupposition.Turnthe
pedalcranksforwardandbackwardtoconrmFlexDrive-3Disfunctioning
properly.CloseandlockdowntheCover.
Fully Retracted
(A) Fullyretractthedriveinveryshallowwaterwhereyouwillpaddleor
poleyourboat,whenlanding,whencleaningthepropandduring
transport.
Mid-Position
(B) Mid-positionisforoperationinshallowwater(approximately8”
depending on load), to pass over submerged logs and rocks, and
when it is desirable to run at lower speeds (when trolling, for instance).
Fully Deployed
(C) FulldeploymentofFlexDrive-3Disfornormaloperationindeeper
water and for pedaling at full speeds and covering water fast.
Close the scupper cover to prevent backwash from the prop.
4. raise and lower prop

4. raise and lower prop (cont)
(A)
(B)
(C)

5. rudder operation
TURN RIGHT TURN LEFT
LEFT
LOCKED
LEFT
TURN RIGHT TURN LEFT
RIGHT
LOCKED
RIGHT
(A)
(B)
5. Rudder Operation.
Jackson FD Rudder controls are located on left and right side gunwale to
controltherudderwitheitherhand.Ifcontrolsfeelstiff,lubricatetheberglass
rodswithsiliconespray(notincluded).
(A) From the left rudder control,toturnyourboatleft,pushthecontrol
forward (toward the bow).To turn right, pull the control back (toward
the stern).
From the right rudder control,toturnyourboatright,pushthe
control forward (toward the bow).To turn left, pull the control back
(toward the stern).
(B) Ruddercontrolknobipsdownandlaysatwhennotinuse.

6. Transporting FlexDrive-3D.
IMPORTANT:
Remove the Upper Drive Unit from the boat whenever your boat is in
transport. Make sure the lower drive unit is not deployed, so that the
propeller is ush with the bottom of the boat.
(A) WrapthebungeearoundthedeploymentlevertopreventtheLower
DriveUnitfromdeployingandpossiblydamagingtheunitorthecar’s
roof (if the boat is car-topped).
When Drive Unit is fully retracted and secured, it is safe to transport
your boat on racks upside down or right side up.
6. transport flexdrive
(A)
IMPORTANT! Use bungee to secure handle during transport.

7. Changing Prop Shear Pin
In the event of a severe bump, the prop pin should break to avoid damaging
the bottom unit or the propeller. We have supplied a spare prop shear pin
thatiseasilyreplacedtoquicklymakeyourdrivesystemoperationalagain.
IMPORTANT: Removing the prop should take place on land in the event
you drop any of the components.
(A) Usethe3mmhexkeytoloosenthepropscrew
(B) Remove the prop from the shaft
(C) Remove the black plastic sleeve from the prop shaft.Remove the
broken shear pin. Replace the shear pin and the black plastic sleeve.
Replacethepropandtightenpropscrewsnugly
7. replace prop shear pin
(A)
(B)
(C)

8. FlexDrive-3D Maintenance.
FlexDrive-3Disasealedsystemonlyrequiringoccasionalre-greasing,
suggested maintenance schedule below. All gearing resides in the Upper
DriveUnitawayfromwatercontact.
Spray Off Your Flex Drive
(A) ItisagoodideatosprayoffyourFlexDrive-3Dwithfreshwaterafter
eachuse(especiallywhenusedinsaltwater)topreventbuild-upof
dirt or salt.
(B) Periodicallyremovethepropandinspectforanygritorsandbuild-up.
(A)
(B)
Do not disassemble the upper unit. If you are experiencing problems
contact your dealer or Jackson Adventures customer service.
931-738-4800 [e-mail]

8. FlexDrive-3D Maintenance. (cont.)
We suggest you re-grease your upper drive unit:
1) After rst use (break in period)
2) After rst week of use
3) After rst month of use
4) As needed if you start to experience any noise or friction when
pedaling
(A) Toapplygrease,removegreasescrewswithprovided1/8”allenkey
and set screws aside.
(B) Add 10 - 12 pumps of grease to both fore / aft grease holes while
slowlyrotatingcrankarmstoevenlydistributegrease.
Re-install grease screws once grease has been applied.
 Wesuggestyoudore-greasinginacontrolledenvironmentandnot
on the water.
You can also watch astepbystepJKFlexDrive-3Dmaintencevideoat
www.jacksonadvnetures.com/fdmaintenance for more information.
8. flex drive maintenance
2
1
2
110-12
PUMPS
(A)
(B)

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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
JacksonAdventuresproudlymanufacturesFlexDrive-3Dtothehighest
standardsofqualityanddependabilityandwarranteesyournewFlexDrive-
3Dagainstdefectsinworkmanshipandmaterialsfortwoyearsfrom
purchase date.
OriginalpurchasermustregistertheirboatbywayoftheJackson
Adventureswebsitewithintwoweeksofpurchase.Thiswarrantycovers
originalpurchaseronlyandisnottransferable.
Forwarrantyclaims,contactthedealerwhosoldtheboat.Thedealermust
submityourclaimtoJacksonAdventuresanditmustinclude:
Serial number of boat
SerialnumberofFlexDrive-3D
Proof of purchase
Photographic evidence of damage
Normalwear,damagecausedbyabuseorneglect,failuretoperform
maintenance,impropertransportoranymodicationstotheoriginal
productinvalidatethiswarranty.
www.jacksonadventures.com