pro-drive shallow water outboard Owner's Manual
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OWNERS MANUAL
www.prodriveoutboards.com
PO Box 949
129 S Main St.
PH#: 337229-0034
FAX#: 337-
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Table of Contents
Desc. Page
• Safety Instructions 3
• Installation Instructions 4
• Unit Component Identification 5
• Identifying The Controls 6
• Start Up 7
• Operation Instructions 8,9
• Reverse Procedure 10,11,12,13
• Unit Maintenance 14,15,16,17,18
• Prop Removal and Installation Instructions 19,20,21
• Trouble Shooting Tips 22
• Warranty Information 23,24
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 operation.
Thanks again and enjoy.
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Safety Instructions
• Read and understand engine manufacturer’s owners manual.
• Attach safety kill switch lanyard to you before starting the engine.
(Attaching the safety kill switch is a suggestion only. Know your risks and
situation before 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 at idle only.
• 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
flotation device while on the water.
• Never use this unit when under the influence of alcohol or any other
drug.
IMPORTANT
Read and understand these instructions. They are for your safety. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in porperty damage, personal
injury, or death.
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Installation Instructions
After installing your motor on the boat transom
use the aluminum transom saver plate supplied
with the unit, torque the boats to 25 ft. Lbs. Of
torque.
Located on the back of the transom bracket there
are three sets of holes on each side. Drill a 7/16”
hole through the transom. One on each side in the
hole most suited for your boat. Use the 3/8” bolts
and nuts supplied with your unit to secure the
bracket in the holes drilled.
*Note: Use ¼” fuel line and fittings with hose clamps to connect your engine fuel line to
your tank.
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Unit Component And Control Feature Identification
Engine
Control
Box
Twist Grip
Throttle
Trim Wheel
Friction Screw
Tilt
Handle
Lower Unit
Tower
Housing
Prop
Tiller Handle
Trim Wheel
Skeg Plate
Cavitation
Plate
Transom
Bracket
Your PD# Is
Located Here
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Identifing The Controls And Control Box
Safety
Kill
Momentary Engagement Button
Push In (Forward)
Release (Neutral)
Iginition Switch
(Off / Clockwise On)
Continue Clockwise Engages Starter
Choke Switch
Pull Out (Engaged)
Push In (Disengage)
Clutch Switch
Push In (Neutral)
Pull Out (Forward)
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• 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 position.
• 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)
START UP
*Note: your engine is shipped without oil. Oil
must be added before starting your engine. See
the engine manual. (Check before adding oil. Do
not overfill)
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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) Extremely light tiller handle torque and speed loss indicates that
the trim is too high up.
Operation Instructions
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