Mud Buddy 2004 HyperDrive Owner's Manual

Mud Buddy

2004

HyperDrive

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing the most advanced

mud motor in the world.

Assembly - Read the instructions inside before
installing your motor. Check the crate and engine for
damage. Call Mud Buddy and the shipping company

immediately if you find any damage or missing items.

Notice: Engine is shipped without oil. Fill before starting.

Check the oil with engine in level position. Use a good grade of

SAE 10W-30 oil. You may also use a synthetic blend oil.

Engines

Vanguard 29 and 31- takes up to 2 qt. (check after adding 1.5 qt.)

18-29 h.p. Kawi - takes up to 1.4 qt. (check after adding 1 qt.)

Kawasaki Notice

Your engine is equipped with a mercury safety switch which prevents the engine from being
started unless the propeller is raised and out of the water.

Kawasaki 29 EFI Notice: Fuel injection system. When new or when in storage for an extended
period, bleed the fuel line of air. Remove the fuel line above the fuel filter, turn the key on and
pump out 1/4 cup of fuel into a suitable container. Reassemble. The fuel filter may have a little
air inside, this is okay. If you run out of fuel the above procedure must be repeated.

engine service, or need frame repair, please contact:

Safety 2
Assembly 3
Operation 3
Service Schedule 3-4
Propeller Removal and Installation 4
Maintenance and Service 4
Belt Replacement 4

Propellers 5

Warranty

Two Years: (Engine manufacturer provides a 2
year warranty on all engines.)

Mud Buddy warrants that the drive is free from
defects in material and workmanship, assuming
normal use, for a period of two years from the
date of purchase. Warranty covers parts and
labor the first year, and parts during the second
year. Warranty does not cover propeller and belt
wear. Warranty does not cover lack of
lubrication, abuse or mistreatment.

Two Years:
Warrants that the frame is free from defects in
material and workmanship, assuming normal use,
for a period of two years from the date of
purchase.

If a defect occurs during these periods, contact
your nearest dealer or Mud Buddy with a dated
proof of purchase.

Except for the express warranty of the Mud Buddy
set forth above, Mud Buddy grants no other
warranties, express or implied, by statute or
otherwise, regarding the Mud Buddy backwater
motor, its fitness for any other purpose, its
quality, its merchantability, or otherwise. The
liability of Mud Buddy under the warranty set
forth above shall be limited to the amount paid by
the customer for the product, less sales tax. In no
event shall Mud Buddy Manufacturing be liable for
any special,

for breach of warranty.

Thank you for purchasing a Mud Buddy product.

This owner’s manual contains the necessary information you will need to
unpack, install, operate and maintain your Mud Buddy backwater motor.
Safety is key to operating any motorized equipment. Read the warnings

in this owner’s manual, the caution labels on the engine, and the
caution labels on the frame before running your Mud Buddy.

The Mud Buddy is designed for use in shallow water conditions, and with
simple care, it should last you many enjoyable years. Engine service
centers are located in every major city. If you have difficulty getting

consequential, or other damages

Also, you can go to the customer page at www.mudbuddy.com and access
the engine service center locator. Your user name is outdoor, and your
password is

fun, all in lower case.

Mud Buddy Manufacturing

7956 S. 1530 W.

West Jordan, Utah 84088

www.mudbuddy.com

[e-mail]

1-801-352-8011

Safety

- Read these safety precautions before operating your Mud Buddy.

- Always attach the safety lanyard to yourself while operating the
Mud Buddy. Unclip the safety lanyard from the switch or depress the
red button each time you run the engine to ensure it is working
properly. The engine should stop immediately when the red button is
depressed or the safety clip is removed from the switch.

- Start the engine with the propeller clear of the water. You must tie
down the handle if you intend to run the engine without holding the
control handle. Do not leave a running engine unattended.

- The Mud Buddy can be operated from the siting position. If you
stand, use a stand-up bar or some other steady-hold to maintain your
balance.

- Always wear a Coast Guard approved floatation device.

- Keep body parts and clothing clear of all moving engine
components, the drive shaft, engine front and propeller.

- Do not operate your Mud Buddy while others are standing nearby
in the water.

- Use extreme caution while operating your Mud Buddy, particularly
when it is out of the water and on the boat or on a storage stand.
Never clean the engine or frame while the engine is running.

- The engine and muffler can become extremely hot and cause severe
burns.

- Do not operate the engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gases can
cause severe injury and death.

Assembly

Your engine is shipped without oil. See this owner’s manual cover for
oil type and amount.

Each Mud Buddy is inspected and tested before shipping. If you
encounter any physical damage to the crate, or engine assembly,
notify the shipper immediately.

- Remove the sides of the crate to facilitate lifting the engine assembly.

- Mounting requires at least two people or an engine hoist. If you use a
hoist, the engine balance point is located directly over the engine drive
shaft--place a lift strap between the aluminum outdrive, next to the
engine.

- Locate and mark the center of your transom.

2.