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Removing the Propeller Drive Motor

NOTE: When removing the propeller drive motor, using a ball-head hex bit or wrench is highly recommended because of the angle needed to reach the head of the screws.
  1. Using the tool Callout number 1 included in the transducer replacement kit, remove the recessed nut Callout number 2 that secures the transducer cable to the shaft.

    View of the nut-removal tool with callouts
  2. Using a ball-head 4 mm hex bit or wrench, remove the screws Callout number 3 that secure the shaft base to the propeller drive motor.

    Exploded view of the bolts securing the propeller drive motor with callout

    When replacing the transducer, you should dispose of these screws, washers and O-rings. New parts are included with the transducer replacement kit.

  3. Straighten the cables at the top of the shaft, and slowly pull the propeller drive motor away from the shaft base until you can see the power and data cables Callout number 4 connected to the propeller drive motor.

    Exploded view of the drive motor and shaft with callout
  4. Holding the cables only, slowly pull them out of the shaft, taking care that the cable connectors do not get caught on the top of the shaft.
    NOTICE

    When removing the propeller drive motor and pulling its cables out of the shaft, pull only on the cables themselves and do not let the cables to support the weight of the motor. Pulling on the propeller drive motor or letting the cables support the weight of the motor may damage the cable connections inside the motor.

  5. Pull the propeller drive motor cables completely out of the shaft and set the propeller drive motor aside.
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March 2025
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