Adjusting The Motor Depth - Mercury X3-40 Manual

TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
2. To reduce the steering tension, turn the steering tension collar
counterclockwise.
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Adjusting the Motor Depth

Avoid possible serious injury from dropping the motor when adjusting the
motor depth. Firmly grasp the motor shaft with one hand when raising or
lowering the motor.
HAND-OPERATED MODELS
Adjust the depth of the motor to improve trolling motor performance in various
water depths.
IMPORTANT: When adjusting the motor depth, ensure that the propeller
blades are fully submerged 15–30 cm (6–12 in.) below the water surface to
avoid ventilation.
1. Firmly grasp the column with one hand while holding the depth
adjustment collar.
2. Loosen the depth adjustment collar until the motor column slides freely.
3. Raise or lower the motor column until the propeller blades are submerged
15–30 cm (6–12 in.) below the water surface, then tighten the collar.
a - Steering tension collar
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CAUTION
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a - Depth adjustment collar
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