Transom Cutout - FNM HPEP 225 Installation Manual

Transom Cutout

Before Starting Installation Read "General Information" and "Installation Require-
ments" Sections Completely.
IMPORTANT: The following instructions will provide a sterndrive unit mounting
location that is suitable for most boats. Best mounting location for a particular boat,
however, can be determined only by testing.
1. Below 40 km/h (25 mph): Subtract 1/2 in. (13 mm) from X-Dimension.
2. Heavy Duty Applications: Subtract 1 in. (25 mm) from X-Dimension.
3. Above 40 km/h (25 mph): Use X-Dimension shown.
4. Above 80 km/h (50 mph): The X-Dimension can be increased to improve performance
Bravo One and Three
Bravo Two
Extreme care should be taken when raising the sterndrive unit to ensure that water supply
does not become aerated. Use clear water inlet hose to monitor incoming water and monitor
engine temperature gauge to ensure engine does not overheat.
In applications where cooling water to the engine is supplied by a through the hull
or through the transom fitting, the sterndrive height will not cause cooling water aeration.
IMPORTANT: Damage to CMD products caused by too high of an installed height
will not be covered by CMD warranty.
in some applications. However, pulling power for skiing will decrease. During testing,
X-Dimension should be increased 1/2 in. (13 mm) at a time until desired performance
is achieved but in no case should it ever be increased by more than:
NOTICE TO INSTALLER
Maximum Increase In X-Dimension
3 in. (76
1 in. (25
33
mm)
mm)