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- Page 1 Assembly and operating instructions for the VARIPROP DF/GP-80 & DF/GP-107 2-, 3- and 4-blade model F51 DFGP80-107 Installation Instruction_Rev14 Stand: 28.10.2020...
- Page 2 (IEV :%6-4634 GYWXSQIV Thank you for the trust you have placed in us by purchasing a VARIPROP feathering propeller You receive your VARIPROP factory assembled and ready for installation, balanced, greased and with yours custom set pitch. "4PIEWI HS RSX HMWEWWIQFPI XLI :%6-4634 XLMW [MPP ZSMH XLI [EVVERXy"...
- Page 3 (SRI ;%62-2+ )2+-2) (6Y 8)78 Please consider that the dry test of the engine MUST NOT be done while the VARIPROP is fitted onto the shaft! The VARIPROP needs water pressure on the blades, otherwise the prop could be damaged!!
- Page 4 (4) latest every year, less often in fresh water After the VARIPROP has been fitted properly check that the blades rotate freely from the forward stop to the reverse stop The shock absorber function can be felt ! See servicing page 11...
- Page 5 34)6%8-32 The VARIPROP feathers automatically when the shaft rotation is stopped After engine startup and shifting into gear the blades will engage in either forward or reverse 8,) &)78 ;%Y 83 *)%8,)6 8,) 4634)00)6 -2 8,) 7%-0437-8-32 -7 :%6-4634 :%6-4634...
- Page 6 +)2)6%0 The pitch adjustment is very simple on the VARIPROP, and can be done in or out of the water in matter of few minutes, if a there is enough space between propeller hub and strut to fit an allen key into the set screws (1) &...
- Page 7 GENERAL: The pitch adjustment is very simple on the VARIPROP, and can be done in or out of the water in amatter of few minutes, if there is enough space between propeller hub and strut to fit an Allen key into the set screws (1) &...
- Page 8 (IJMRMRK ERH GLIGOMRK TMXGL EHNYWXQIRXW It is quite possible to set the pitch continuously variable and independently for forward and reverse. The turning of the adjusting screws (2) & (4) in Figure 2 & 3a ( see pages 5&6 ) by half a revolution changes the pitch approx. 1“. That means a quarter turn ( 90°...
- Page 9 Fig.4 4 Now turn the hexagonal head bolt (9) against the end of shaft until the VARIPROP comes off the taper. Do not use excessive force to turn bolt (9). If prop does not come off, proceed to page 10 –> removal after the 3rd season.
- Page 10 Fig.4 5. Now turn the hexagon head bolt (9) against the end of shaft until the VARIPROP comes off the taper. Never use a hammer to remove the prop from the taper !!! 6.
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Page 11: Important Note
“heavy” turning at the absorber area is normal and necessary for the function ! Make sure that you always keep the zinc anode in good condition. The VARIPROP must be protected by a lot of zinc, so also use a zinc anode onto the shaft if possible. Use fine sandpaper to clean the aft of the end boss and the forward face of the... - Page 12 -» Now engage into forward gear at the slowest possible ship speed (below 4kn). -» The VARIPROP moves from its reverse position to the forward position. Now you can resume sailing and stop the engine. When the engine is switched off, the gear can be engaged in reverse (with mechanical gearbox), to stop the shaft from spinnig.
- Page 13 BSF1 “ - 10 UNF 1 “ - 12 M 24 x 3 210 Nm BSW 1 “ - 8 UNC 1 “ - 8 Tools supplied with each VARIPROP Service Tools DF/GP-80 (Fig.1): extra for Saildrive Service Tools DF/GP-107 (Fig.1): (Fig.1/p.4)
- Page 14 NOTES...
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