Seamax SpeedMax Manual Del Usuario página 13

 Place Electric Outboard onto the back of the vessel in the Stow away position. Loosely tighten
Transom Mounting Screws till they grip the Transom Mount. Press the Tilt Lever and slowly let the
motor enter the water.
 Use the Depth Adjuster Collar to adjust the height of motor. RRecommend running depth between
150mm and 300mm below the waterline.
 When you are satisfied that the motor is at a safe depth and is not too close or in danger of hitting
the bottom of the lake, river or other water ways you may proceed to tighten the Transom
Mounting Screws.
 Once this is done, it should be safe to connect the battery to the motor. Ensure that the twist grip
is in the neutral position and that the nuts are tight on the terminals to prevent a poor connection.
 Select the desired speed and direction using twist grip on the tiller arm. Do not go from full
forward speed to full reverse speed without letting the propeller stop turning first or motor
damage may occur.
On/Off Speed Control
Rotate handle clockwise to obtain any of the 5 forward speeds. Rotate handle anticlockwise for any of the
3 reverse speeds. To stop the motor from running, position the handle following the arrow marker and
position on level 0.
Adjusting Motor Depth
Position the depth adjustment collar so the propeller blades will be submerged 150mm - 300mm (6inches
- 12inches) below the water's surface.
Raising the Motor
It is recommended to disconnect the battery before carrying out this procedure to prevent accidental
running of the motor. To raise the motor out of the water push and hold the tilt lever and with the other
hand push down on the end of the handle to bring the motor up and out of the water. Then release the
tilt lever to lock in place.
Lowering the Motor
It is recommended to disconnect the battery before carrying out this procedure to prevent accidental
running of the motor. Press the tilt lever whilst with the other hand; hold onto the end of the handle to
steady the motor into the water. Once motor is lowered release the tilt lever to lock into position.
FIRST TIME TESTING
MOTOR OPERATION
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