Panther Freshwater 55-0102 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual page 5

MOUNTING THE T‐4 TO THE TILT TUBE
NOTE:
THE T‐4 IS DESIGNED TO BE MOUNTED ON EITHER SIDE OF THE KICKER MOTOR.
IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS THERE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH ROOM BETWEEN THE
MAIN ENGINE AND THE KICKER. THERE NEEDS TO BE AT LEAST 13" ON ONE SIDE
AND 14" ON THE OTHER. IN THIS CASE IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO USE AN ADDI‐
TIONAL SETBACK BRACKET.
Follow these instruc ons for easy moun ng of the T‐4.
1. Insert the drive rod end with the threaded hole into the lt tube. Make sure you put it into the
end opposite the side you plan on moun ng the T‐4 body (Picture 1)
2. The thread length on the lt tube and the T‐4 must be the same. To do this, simply count the
threads on each. To increase the threads on the T‐4, turn the nut counterclockwise. To de‐
crease the threads on the T‐4, turn the nut clockwise. (In some cases, you will always have
more threads on the lt tube. In that case, place one or more supplied nylon spacer/spacers on
the lt tube to make up the difference and then adjust the nut on the T‐4 accordingly.)
(Picture 2).
3. When Step 2 is done, place the T‐4 onto the lt tube opposite the drive rod and push the T‐4
body toward the motor while turning the nut (clockwise) . The T‐4 body will automa cally
ghten as the nut is ghtened to the lt tube. The nut must be ght against both the T‐4 body
and the motor when complete (Picture 3).
NOTE: 1. If you are having difficulty ghtening the nut, it may be from excess
paint on the lt tube threads. Clean the threads with a wire brush and retry.
2. The lt tube may turn when you are trying to ghten the T‐4 nut. Prevent
the tube from turning using an appropriate tool.
BE CAREFUL not to damage the threads.
4. Thread the drive rod (Step 1) clockwise on to the T‐4 gear bar un l secure. At that point, loosen
the rod at least one full turn so the rod can rotate while it is moving back and forth.
Picture 1
Picture 3
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Picture 2