Native Watercraft Propel Pedal drive Owner's Manual

Native Watercraft Propel Pedal drive Owner's Manual

Pedal drive for kayak

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OWNERS MANUAL
ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE, AND WARRANTY
Although the Propel Drive is very dependable, never
pedal out farther than you are willing to paddle back.

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE, AND WARRANTY Although the Propel Drive is very dependable, never pedal out farther than you are willing to paddle back.
  • Page 2 Your Propel comes shipped to you in this robust box to help prevent shipping damage and requires some assembly. Propel Parts Bag.* Main Propel Assembly Left and Right Crankarm Assemblies *The Propel Parts Bag includes: 1) 4mm Hex Wrench 1) 8mm Hex Wrench 2) Crank Arm Bolts 1) Spare Shear Pin...
  • Page 3 Assembly Instructions Step 1. Install Thwart Tube Retrieve your thwart tube from your kayak and insert the tube through one side of the thwart tube clamp. Center the thwart tube on the thwart clamp. Secure the thwart tube in place by tightening the screws to 35 in/lbs (4Nm) of torque, utilizing the included 4mm hex wrench .
  • Page 4 Install the Left and Right Crankarms The Crankarms on the Propel, like a bike, are Left and Right specific. The correct orientation of the Pro- pel is with the prop facing you and the thwart away from you, as you would pedal it in your kayak.
  • Page 5 Install your Propel™ in your Kayak Set the aluminum thwart tube into the half round recesses located in front of the drive box. Push the slider latch forward to lock the tube in place. To remove the Propel™ , push the slider latch backward to unlock the tube, repeat on opposite side.
  • Page 6 Failure to maintain these two key points may result in abnormal wearing of the gears and eventual failure of the unit. If you do not feel comfortable performing the prescribe maintenance, please contact your local dealer or Native Watercraft for assistance. Cleaning of your Propel™ Spray off Propel™...
  • Page 7 Lubricate Upper Gear Set  Your Propel™ utilizes gears that have been specifically designed for the most efficient and quiet transmission of your pedaling power. In order to ensure the same smooth function from the day you first purchased your boat, the gears will require a small amount of lubrication.
  • Page 8 Lubricate Lower Gear Set  Remove the propeller by following the “Shear Pin Replacement” instructions on the facing page. Next, remove the cartridge using a spanner wrench with 3/16” pins. Grease the Propeller Gear on the cartridge with 2 pumps from the grease gun. Grease the Lower Trans- mission Gear by inserting the extended nose grease...
  • Page 9 Shear Pin Replacement In order to ensure that the gears of your Propel™ are not damage if the prop is hit during rotation, your propeller is fixed to the drive shaft with a shear pin. An extra shear pin is included with your new boat to ensure you are never without your Propel™.
  • Page 10 Propel™ Kits Kit # APRO002 Propel™ Easy Cruz Kit - Propeller and Shear Pin Replacement Kit. - Includes Propeller and 2 Shear Pins. Kit # AKIT001 Propel™ Lubrication Kit - For recommended maintenance of the Propel™ gear system. - Includes 3.5 oz. of Teflon lubricant, pump with an extended nozzle, and 3/16”...
  • Page 12 For warranty to be valid, the original purchaser must have registered their boat via the Native Watercraft website within two weeks of the purchase. Warranty is only valid to the original owner.

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