MotorGuide Gator 360 Flex Mount - Manual

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Gator 360
Flex Mount
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Bow Mount Installation
Decket
Gator 360 Flex Mount
1) Slide the decket off of the mount base.
2) Carefully select the area on the boat deck to install the mount. Choose an area where the mount
will provide ample clearance for all of the motor positions including the running and stowing
positions. A 2½ to 3 inch clearance is needed between the shaft and the bow of the boat to
allow room for the mount to break-away (flex) and protect the motor. Ensure the forward
mounting screws are placed in a location on the deck where there is enough room to install the
screws and washers without penetrating the hull.
3) Place the mount base on the surface of the boat deck where it is to be mounted; use the mount base
as a template to mark the locations of the holes. Use a very sharp drill bit to drill the mount holes
(6.5mm) ¼ inch into the boat deck. (Countersink the hole on fiberglass boats). Clear any debris from
the hole. Install the four (4) bolts through each of the holes in the mount. Place the mount, screws
and washers into position on the boat deck and then install the four (4) nuts and steel washers on the
underside of the deck and securely tighten the mount into place. Rubber washers may be necessary
to level the mount.
NOTE:
A rubber spacer or washer should be used between the base of the mount and the boat mounting surface if the mount base is
not level. It is important that the bracket lies even against the rubber washers before bolting it to the deck. If the mount is not
even, it will bind as it is bolted down making it difficult or impossible to unlatch. Once installed, the latch pins should snap
firmly into place and release easily with a quick snap of the wrist and a light pull of the rope handle.
4) Using a Phillips head screwdriver and the decket screws provided in the hardware bag, secure the decket to the mount base.
Bow Mount Operation
NOTE:
It is recommended that the motor be removed or installed from the mount in the stow position or over land to prevent the
isolator sleeve from dropping into the water when the bracket door is opened.
Installing the Motor into the Mount
1. To loosen and open the bracket door, turn the bracket door knob to the left.
2. Place the motor column into the bracket and close the door.
3. Turn the bracket door knob to the right to tighten the motor column in the bracket.
Removing the Motor from the Mount
1. Turn the bracket door knob to the left to loosen and open the bracket door.
2. Remove the motor column from the bracket and close the door.