Removing the Shaft
You must make sure the motor is securely latched in the deployed position before you proceed with this service. Working on the motor while the latch is not securely engaged may cause the motor to shift, potentially leading to entrapment or pinching, which can result in personal injury.
We recommend having a second installer support the propeller drive motor while you loosen the depth adjustment collar. The shaft may suddenly slide down and out of the steering system, potentially causing personal injury or property damage.
- Slide the depth adjustment collar locking ring down to allow you to loosen the depth adjustment collar.
- While making sure the weight of the propeller drive motor is supported, loosen the depth adjustment collar on the base of the steering system.
- Continue to loosen the depth adjustment collar until it is released from the steering system.
- Slide the depth adjustment collar down the shaft and away from the steering system housing.
- Slide the shaft down and out of the steering system, taking care not to damage the skeg and transducer or snag the cables or connectors as you pull it through.