pro-drive SHALLOW WATER OUTBOARD Motor User manual

OWNERS MANUAL
www.prodriveoutboards.com
2006
PO Box 949
129 S Main St.
Loreauville, LA 70552
PH#: 337-229-0034
FAX#: [phone]
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TO THE OWNER
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A PRO-DRIVE SHALLOW WATER
OUTBOARD. YOUR UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR LONG LIFE,
DEPENDABILITY, EASE OF OPERATION, SAFETY AND TOP
PERFORMANCE THAT YOU DESERVE AND EXPECT. TAKE TIME
NOW TO READ THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
EVERYONE WHO OPERATES THIS UNIT MUST READ AND
UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL. THE TIME YOU TAKE NOW WILL
PROLONG YOUR UNITS LIFE AND PREPARE YOU FOR ITS SAFE
O
PERATI
O
N. THANK
S
A
G
AIN AND EN
JO
Y.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
•SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 3
•INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 4
•UNIT COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION PAGE 5
•IDENTIFIY THE CONTROLS PAGE 6
•START UP PAGE 7
•OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 8
•LOWER UNIT MAINTANANCE PAGE 9
•PROP REMOVAL PAGE 10
•PROP TAPER BUSHIING REMOVAL PAGE 11
•PROP RE-INSTALLATION PAGE 12
•REGULAR MAINTANCE PAGE 13 14
•TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS PAGE 15
•LIMITED WARRANTY PAGE 16
IMPORTANT
READ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 4 BEFORE
INSTALLING YOUR PRO-DRIVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THIS PROCEDURE COULD VOID YOUR WARRANTY
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BECAUSE THEY
DEAL WITH SAFETY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN PORPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR
DEATH.
•READ AND UNDERSTAND ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S OWNERS MANUAL.
•ATTACH SAFETY KILL SWITCH LANYARD TO YOU BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE. (ATTACHING THE SAFTEY KILL SWITCH IS A SUGGESTION ONLY.
KNOW YOUR RISKS AND SITUATION BFORE ELECTING TO USE OR NOT TO
USE.)
•DO NOT ENGAGE CLUTCH WHILE RUNNING ENGINE OUT OF WATER.
PERSONAL INJURY CAN OCCUR IF PROP IS SPINNING IN OPEN AIR.
•KEEP LEGS AND BODY CLEAR FROM UNDER TILLER HANDLE.
•ENGAGE CLUTCH TO FORWARD ONLY AT IDLE.
•ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE SERVICING THE ENGINE.
•NEVER TOUCH OR ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE PROPELLER, UNTIL THE
BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED.
•REMEMBER TO FOLLOW ALL BOATING REGULATIONS AND WEAR YOUR
PERSONAL FLOATION DEVICE WHILE ON THE WATER.
•NEVER USE THIS UNIT WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR
ANY OTHER DRUG.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAY CAUSE TRANSOM BRACKET FAILURE NOT
WARRANTED BY PRO-DRIVE.
AFTER INSTALLING YOUR MOTOR ON THE BOAT TRANSOM USING THE
ALUMINUM SAVER PLATE SUPPLIED WITH THE UNIT, TORQUE THE
TRANSOM BOLTS TO 15 FT. LBS. OF TORQUE.
YOUR UNIT COMES WITH ALL THREAD BOLTS COMPLETE WITH SELF
LOCKING NUTS AND WASHERS. DRILL THROUGH TRANSOM AND INSTALL
THESE. 15 FT. LBS OF TORQUE IS REQUIRED FOR THESE ALSO. IF A TORQUE
WRENCH IS NOT AVAILABLE USE A 6” ADJUSTABLE WRENCH. USE A 7/16”
DRILL BIT.
DO NOT OVER TORQUE BOLTS
THIS PICTURE OF A UNIT CRATED FOR SHIPMENT SHOWS
THE ALL THREAD INSTALLED THROUGH THE TRANSOM
SAVER PLATE.
THE TOP HOLE LOCATED HERE IS A REAR VIEW OF WHERE
THE ALL THREAD IS TO BE INSTALLED. THERE ARE TWO ON
EACH SIDE
THE BOTTOM TRANSOM HOLES (THERE ARE ALSO TWO)
ARE LOCATED HERE. USING A 7/16” BIT DRILL THROUGH
TRANSOM AND INSTALL 3/8” BOLTS WITH FLAT WASHERS.
USE SILICONE WHEN INSTALLING THESE
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UNIT COMPONENT AND CONTROL FEATURE
IDENTIFICATION
CONTROL
BOX TILT
HANDLE ENGINE
TWIST GRIP
THROTTLE
TRIM WHEEL
TILLER HANDLE
TRIM WHEEL
FRICTION SCREW
LOWER UNIT
CAVITATION
PLATE
PROP
SKEG PLATE
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IDENTIFING THE CONTROLS AND
CONTROL BOX
CLUTCH SWITCH
PUSH IN (NEUTRAL)
PULL OUT (FORWARD)
CHOKE SWITCH
PULL OUT (ENGAGED)
PUSH IN (DISENGAGE)
IGINITION SWITCH
(OFF / CLOCKWISE ON)
CONTINUE CLOCKWISE ENGAGES STARTER
MOMENTARY RELEASE BUTTON
PUSH IN (FORWARD)
RELEASE (NEUTRAL)
SAFETY
KILL
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START UP
*NOTE: YOUR ENGINE IS SHIPPED
WITHOUT OIL. OIL MUST BE ADDED
BEFORE STARTING YOUR ENGINE. SEE
THE ENGINE MANUAL
•VISUALLY CHECK UNIT FOR ANY LOOSE, DAMAGED OR MISSING
PARTS.
•ATTACH SAFETY LANYARD IF ELECTING TO DO SO.
•CHECK ENGINE ACCORDING TO THE ENGINE OWNERS /
OPERATORS MANUAL.
•MAKE SURE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED (NEUTRAL POSITION). *NOTE
ENGINE WILL NOT START IF CLUTCH IS ENGAGED.
•PULL OUT CHOKE AND TURN IGNITION KEY CLOCKWISE TO THE
START POSITON.
•ONCE ENGINE HAS STARTED PUSH THE CHOKE BACK IN AND
ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP.
•AFTER WARM UP, ENGAGE THE CLUTCH AND ACCELERATE BY
USING THE TWIST GRIP THROTTLE ON THE TILLER HANDLE AND
YOUR ON YOUR WAY.
•REMEMBER ONLY ENGAGE THE CLUTCH AT IDLE. YOU MAY
DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH AT ANY TIME. ENGAGING THE CLUTCH
AT HIGH RPM AGAINST A LOG OR BLUNT OBJECT CAN DAMAGE
THE CLUTCH AND VOID THE CLUTCH WARRANTY.
•MOMENTARY CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT (FORWARD) MAY BE USED
BY DEPRESSING THE BLACK BUTTON WHILE THE CLUTCH
BUTTON (RED BUTTON) IS PUSHED IN (DISENGAGED)
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
REGULAR OPERATION
•MAKE SURE ENGINE IGNITION IS OFF.
•CHECK ENGINE OIL.
•ATTACH SAFETY KILL SWITCH. (IF ELECTING TO DO SO.)
•MAKE SURE CLUTCH BUTTON IS PUSHED IN ENSURING IT IS IN NEUTRAL. (NOTE: ENGINE WILL
NOT START WHILE THE CLUTCH BUTTON IS PULLED OUT.)
•PULL CHOKE AS NEEDED AND START ENGINE. ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP.
•SET TRIM WHEEL ALLOWING THE ENGINE TO BE SLIGHTLY ABOVE LEVEL WITH THE BOAT.
•PULL OUT THE RED BUTTON TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH TO GO FORWARD.
NOTE: ONLY ENGAGE THE CLUTCH BUTTON WHILE THE ENGINE IS AT IDLE. ENGAGING THE
CLUTCH AT HIGH RPM’S CAN DAMAGE THE CLUTCH AND VOID THE CLUTCH WARRANTY.
•WHILE ON STEP, ADJUST TRIM WHEEL AT BEST PERFORMANCE FOR YOUR BOAT. ONCE YOUR
TRIM IS SET, THERE IS NO NEED TO ADJUST IT AT ANY TIME, EVEN WHILE STARTING AND
STOPPING IN NORMAL RUNNING CONDITIONS. NOTE: DO NOT TRY AND SUBMERGE YOUR PROP OR
CAVITATION PLATE WHILE ON STEP. DOING SO WILL DECREASE PERFORMANCE. YOUR PROP IS
DESIGNED TO RUN AT THE SURFACE. (HALF OF THE PROP IS OUT OF THE WATER WHILE ON STEP)
FOOTNOTES: A) TILLER HANDLE TORQUE AND SLOW SPEED INDICATES THAT THE TRIM IS SET TOO
FAR DOWN.
B) EXTREMLY LIGHT TILLER HANDLE TORQUE AND SPEED LOSS INDICATES THAT THE
TRIM IS TOO HIGH UP.
RUNNING IN GRASS, HYDRILLA & LILLIES WITH WATER
UNDERNEATH.
•WHILE YOUR BOAT IS ON STEP AND RUNNING, NO TRIM WHEEL ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED.
•UNDER EXTREMELY HEAVY CONDITIONS, YOU MAY NEED TO TRIM DOWN SLIGHTLY, AND CLEAR
THE PROP BY RASING THE ENGINE WHILE GETTING ON STEP. (CLEARING THE PROP MAY NEED
TO BE DONE MORE THAN ONCE IN HEAVY VEGETATION WHILE GETTING ON STEP.) ONCE ON
STEP, TRIM TO NORMAL RUNNING POSITION.
FOOTNOTE: RAISING THE ENGINE IS DONE BY PUSHING DOWN ON THE TILLER HANDLE. IF NEEDED,
THE TILT HANDLE CAN ALSO BE PULLED ON SIMULTANEOUSLY.
RUNNING IN SHALLOW WATER TO NO WATER ON SOFT MUD.
•WHILE YOUR BOAT IS ON STEP AND RUNNING NO TRIM WHEEL ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED.
•TO TAKE OFF FROM A DRY STOP IN THESE CONDITIONS, YOU WILL NEED TO TRIM YOUR MOTOR
DOWN TO NEAR MAXIMUM DEPTH.
•ENGAGE THE CLUTCH AND OPEN THE THROTTLE FULLY.
•USING YOUR TILLER HANDLE, WORK THE ENGINE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT PUSHING MUD UNTIL
YOUR BOAT IS MOVING AT ABOUT WALKING SPEED.
•ONCE YOU ARE AT WALKING SPEED, TRIM UP AS YOU WOULD UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
•YOU WILL NOW BE ABLE TO SLOW YOUR THROTTLE DOWN TO YOUR DESIRED SPEED.
FOOTNOTE: SHOULD YOUR ENGINE LOAD UP (LOSE POWER) WHILE TRIMMED DOWN IN THE ABOVE
CONDITIONS, TRIM UP USING THE HANDWHEEL UNTIL THE ENGINE IS RUNNING
NORMALLY AGAIN
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LOWER UNIT MAINTENANCE
•LOWER UNIT OIL SHOULD BE CHECKED EVERY 25 HOURS OR ONCE A MONTH . USE ONLY SAE
80W-90 GEAR LUBRICANT API SERVICE GL-5
•LOWER UNIT OIL SHOULD BE REPLACED ONCE A YEAR OR EVERY 100 HOURS. (SEE DIAGRAM #B)
DIAGRAM A – CHECKING THE OIL (Every 25 Hours or once a month)
STEP #1
REMOVE THE TOP OUTER PLUG
WITH 3/8” ALLEN WRENCH
STEP #2
REMOVE INNER PLUG WITH ¼” ALLEN
WRENCH. FILL WITH SQUIRK OIL CAN
UNTIL OVERFLOW.
STEP #3
REPLACE INNER PLUG WITH TEFLON TAPE AND REPLACE OUTER PLUG.
DIAGRAM B – REPLACING OIL (Once a Year or every 200 hours)
STEP #1 REMOVE BOTTOM PLUG USING A 3/16” ALLEN WRENCH. REMOVE TOP PLUGS AS
INDICATED IN DIAGRAM A. THE OIL WILL BEGIN TO DRAIN OUT OF THE BOTTOM PLUG.
STEP #2 ONCE OIL IS FULLY DRAINED, START FILLING FROM THE BOTTOM PLUG USING THE
FILLER HOSE SUPPLIED IN YOUR OWNERS PACKET. CONTINUE FILLING UNTIL OIL IS FLOWING
OUT OF THE TOP PLUG. (DO NOT OVER FILL. OVER FILLING CAN CAUSE SEAL FAILURE)
STEP #3 REPLACE THE BOTTOM PLUG USING TEFLON TAPE AND FINISH BY REPLACING THE TOP
PLUG WITH TEFLON TAPE AS INDICATED IN DIAGRAM A.
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PROPELLER REMOVAL
*NOTE: DO NOT ENGAGE THE CLUTCH TO REMOVE THE PROP. DOING SO MAY DAMAGE
THE CLUTCH AND VOID CLUTCH WARRANTY.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT TO BATTERY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE
PROPELLER OR ANY OTHER WORK OR SERVICE ON YOUR UNIT.
REMOVE THE CLUTCH COVER WRAP
AND LOCATE THE HOLE STOP AS
SHOWN ON LEFT. INSERT ½” BOLT
OR PROP PIN INTO THE HOLE STOP.
(THE PIN WILL PUSH UP AGAINST
THE PLATE POST AS BACK UP WH
UNSCREWING THE PROP.) *NOTE:
THE PROP UNSCREWS TO THE LEFT.
HOLE
STOP
ILE
REMOVE PROP NUT USING A 1-1/16”
WRENCH OR DEEP WALL SOCKET.
NEXT, INSTALL THE PROP WRENCH
AS SHOWN . REPLACE NUT TO
ENSURE THAT THE PROP WRENCH
WILL NOT SLIP OFF WHEN
REMOVING PROP. TURN THE
WRENCH COUNTER CLOCKWISE
UNTIL THE PROP IS REMOVED.
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REMOVING THE PROP TAPER BUSHING
IN MOST CASES WHEN THE PROP IS REMOVED THE TAPER BUSHING WILL REMAIN IN
THE PROP. TO REMOVE THE BUSHING SECURE THE PROP IN A VISE AS SHOWN BELOW.
USING A PUNCH OR CHISEL TAP DOWN ON THE BUSHING ABOUT A ¼” WAY FROM THE
SPLIT. AFTER A COUPLE OF HITS YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO REMOVE BY HAND.
UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS HEAT UP THE TAPER BUSHING AND IMMEDIATELY
SUBMERGE ENTIRE PROP IN COLD WATER. AS SOON AS REMOVED FROM WATER TAP
PROP DOWN ON METAL TABLE OR OTHER HARD SURFACE . DO THIS AT AN ANGLE TO
ALLOW THE TAPER BUSHING TO POP OUT.
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PROPELLER RE-INSTALLATION
USING LOCKTITE MARINE GRADE ANT-
SEIZE OR NEVER SEIZE COAT THE ENTIRE
SHAFT.
INSTALL THE TAPERED BUSHING AS
SHOWN, MAKING SURE THAT IT IS FULLY
FORWARD AND BOTTOMING OUT AT THE
THREADS END. COAT THE OUTSIDE
DIAMETER OF THE BUSHING AS IN THE
ABOVE STEP.
INSTALL THE PROP BY HAND USING
GLOVES AND TIGHTEN THOROUGHLY. IT
IS NOT NECESSARY TO USE THE WRENC
FOR THIS STEP. ONCE THE PROP IS ON
THE SHAFT, REPLACE THE PROP NUT
TIGHTEN BY USING 1-1/16” WRENCH.
H
AND
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REGULAR MAINTANCE
TOWER HOUSING AREAS EVERY 50
OR ONCE A SEASON.
IN
Y 50 HOURS OR ONCE A SEASON
BEHIND THE TRIM WHEEL)
NG ON TRIM WHEEL
GREASE
HOURS
GREASE TOWER HOUSING PIVOT P
EVER
(LOCATED
GREASE THRUST BEARI
ONCE A YEAR.
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SALT WATER APPLICATIONS
AFTER ENGINE COOLS. SPRAY ENGINE WITH CORROSION “X” OR EQUIVALENT.
EMOTE STEERING RIGS
STEERING CABLES, AND THROTTLE CABLES AND
LUBE AFTER EACH TRIP.
•AFTER RETURNING FROM TRIP WASH COMPLETE UNIT WITH FRESH WATER AND
ALLOW TO DRY. RUN ENGINE.
•
R
CHECK ALL CHOKE CABLES,•
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TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS
PROBLEM SOLUTION
TILLER HANDLE TORQUE
*Make sure you are trimmed correctly (SEE PAGE 7)
*Make sure your weight distribution is correct (Test by
running alone while empty)
*Using an adjustable wrench grab the skeg rod on the
end below the torque tab and bent slightly toward the
torque tab side. Run and adjust as necessary.
ENGINE BACKFIRES WHEN STOPPING Before turning off engine, apply 1/4" throttle and kill
engine.
ENGINE WON'T START
*Check to ensure that the clutch button is pushed in
(disengaged).
*Check ground wire attached under the tiller handle
(clean and retighten it).
*If this does not correct the problem, call your authorized
dealer or Pro-Drive Outboards.
ENGINE LOSING POWER OR STOPPING *Make sure your tank is vented. *Make sure your fuel lines are 1/4".
*Make sure your fuel line connections are tight.
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Limited Warranty
Introduction:
Pro-Drive is the premiere manufacturer of shallow water outboards. Thank you for your
purchase! Pro-Drive Outboards provides to you, at no extra cost, warranty coverage for your new
Pro-Drive as part of our commitment to quality and reliability.
Please take a few minutes to read this Limited Warranty Guide in its entirety. It contains the
information you will need to have your Pro-Drive repaired in the unlikely event that a failure
should occur. PLEASE NOTE: It is the customer’s responsibility to familiarize him/herself
with the limited warranty guide. For your records and ease of obtaining warranty work, please
record the model, serial number and date of purchase of each item in the space provided. NOTE:
Warranty coverage may be different for attachments purchased at the same time with a
motor.
Dealer’s Name: ___________________________ _______________ ______
Dealer’s Phone: __________________________________________ ______
Purchase Date: ____________ ______ Invoice #:
Model: ___________________ _______________________________________
Serial #: __________________ ________________________________
Attachments: ______________________________ ___________________
Warranty Start Date
The warranty coverage begins on the day you purchase your new Pro-Drive.
Pro-Drive Limited Warranty
Pro-Drive Outboards LLC will, through its authorized dealers, repair or replace any parts which
are found to be defective in materials or workmanship. The defect must occur during normal use
of the product and within the warranty period. The repair or replacement will be at no charge for
either the part or the labor to repair or replace that part.
Warranty Terms
The terms of this warranty shall be for one year from the warranty start date as specified above.
Limitations
PRO-DRIVE OUTBOARDS LLC DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO CREATE
FOR PRO-DRIVE ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OTHER THAN THAT STATED IN
THE LIMITED WARRANTY GUIDE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL PRO-
DRIVE BE LIABLE TO THE CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, ECONOMIC, DIRECT, INDIRECT, GENERAL, OR
SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED.
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Customer Responsibility
It is the customer’s responsibility to maintain the equipment in accordance with the instructions
provided in the Owner’s Manual. Pro-Drive recommends that you keep records and receipts; you
may be asked to prove that the maintenance instructions have been followed.
It is your responsibility to operate the equipment in a safe manner, and for the use in which it was
designed. If a defect in materials or workmanship occurs, it is your responsibility to cease
operating the equipment until repairs are made. Damage which occurs from continued
operation may not be covered by this warranty. You should contact your authorized Pro-
Drive dealer immediately so that repairs can be made in a timely manner.
What This Warranty Covers
This warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship only.
What This Warranty Does NOT Cover
•Failures caused by:
abusive operation
natural calamities
unauthorized modifications
unauthorized repairs
non-Pro-Drive parts
neglected maintenance
unapproved attachments
usage which is contrary to the intended purpose
•Wear or general maintenance items
•Propeller
•Kohler engines (warranted by Kohler)
•Pickup or delivery of the equipment
•Rental of replacement equipment during the repair period
•Overtime labor charges
How To Obtain Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service under the terms and conditions of the Pro-Drive Limited Warranty,
you must deliver the product to an authorized Pro-Drive dealer, along with proof of purchase.
Pro-Drive recommends that you take your equipment to the dealer from whom it was
purchased, for the warranty repair. If that is inconvenient, it may be taken to any authorized
Pro-Drive dealer. However, the dealer’s own customers may have priority.
Right To Make Changes
Pro-Drive reserves the right to make any changes to a Pro-Drive product at any time without
incurring any obligation with respect to any product previously ordered, sold, or shipped.