Hobie V2 Drum User Manual

Assembling the new Mirage Drive drums and cables

Caution: The new cables and drums are slotted for easier maintenance and

tune ups. They are not interchangeable with the older parts.
Warning: If cables are installed incorrectly, they may twist off the drums,

causing the Drive to fail.
Tip: DO NOT REUSE Nyloc nuts when installing new cables. The slotted cable

threads have 40% less area -- worn Nylocs may back out causing Drive failure or
adjustment problems.

Tools and materials required:
7/16 inch wrench

needle nose pliers
Marine grade axle grease

Preparation:

1. Remove old drums, cables and chains

2. Wipe drum axle clean

3. Pre-install crank arms to the drums, noting left and right crank arms

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Installation:

1. Install new chains / cables on
sprockets, taking care to press chain
solidly into master cog (Plastic sprockets
only). This may be accomplished with the
masts and fins on or off. Verify that chain
is properly centered. (Tip: mark center

link of chain with marking pen for easy placement).

2. Lightly grease drum axle
Note: there are two methods of assembling the cables to the new drums -- on the

bench (3 through 7 "A" below) or with the drive properly mounted in a bench vise
(3 through 7 "B" below). Each is described separately. Use which ever is
easiest for you.

Bench method:

3 A. Mount left or right drum / crank arm assembly (noting correct side) onto
drum shaft

4 A. Install front and rear cable into upper drum slots as shown. It is easiest to
angle cable in from the side (below and right).

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5A. Slip cables over top lip and hand
tighten new Nyloc nuts to keep cable
from slipping out (right).

6A. Insert idler cable into rear slot as
shown. Note -- this slot is divided -- use
outboard portion of slot (left).

7A. Flip drive over and repeat on other side.