Foot pedal cable tension adjustment, Maintenance and storage – MotorGuide Tour Series User Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

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IMPORTANT: If the propeller cannot be removed easily, hold one

blade and use a rubber mallet to lightly tap the backside of the

opposite blade. If the propeller cannot be removed, refer to

Troubleshooting.

NOTE: If the propeller pin is bent, replace the propeller pin.

a -

Propeller pin

b -

Propeller

c -

Propeller nut

d -

Propeller wrench

Recommended MotorGuide Accessory

Description

Part Number

MotorGuide Prop Wrench Kit

MGA050B6

INSTALLING THE PROPELLER

1. Rotate the motor shaft to insert the propeller pin horizontally.
2. Install the propeller onto the motor shaft by engaging the

propeller onto the propeller pin.

3. Install the propeller nut. Tighten securely.
4. Use a MotorGuide propeller wrench or pliers to tighten the

propeller nut another ¼ turn.

Foot Pedal Cable Tension Adjustment

The foot pedal cable tension adjustment is correct when the

exposed number of threads on the tension adjustment shafts are

approximately the same and the amount of deflection of the long

exposed foot pedal cable under a 9.1 kilogram force (20 lbf) pull is

approximately 19 mm (3/4 in.).

a

b

c

d

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