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411 West Congress St
Maple Lake, MN 55358
1-877-466-8837
www.explorebeavertail.com
Surface Drive Owners Manual
Please read the owners manual and the engine manual before
operating the motor.
Notice: The engine is shipped without oil. Please fill with oil
before starting the engine. We recommend using synthetic oil for
optimum performance. A high quality SAE 10W-30 oil may also
be used. The 35 and 40hp motors will take about 80oz (2 1/2qts)
and the 27hp will take about 64oz (2qts).
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Summary of Contents for Beavertail VANGUARD 35
- Page 1 411 West Congress St Maple Lake, MN 55358 1-877-466-8837 www.explorebeavertail.com Surface Drive Owners Manual Please read the owners manual and the engine manual before operating the motor. Notice: The engine is shipped without oil. Please fill with oil before starting the engine. We recommend using synthetic oil for optimum performance.
- Page 2 The engine should stop immediately when the red button is depressed, or the safety clip is removed from switch. -The Beavertail boat and motor can be operated from the sitting position. If you stand, use a stand-up bar to maintain your balance. Protect the safety of passengers.
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Page 3: Maintenance
Some waterways are protected by environmental laws, so know these before you go. The Beavertail boats and motors will go places other boats cannot, so make sure you let others know your destinations, and when you will return. - Page 4 First 50 hours- Grease the out drive assembly and swivel points. (see instructions below) Every 100 hours or once per year- Grease the drive assembly. The drive tube is filled with grease from the factory. In addition to the above lubrication schedule, every two years or 200 hours, remove the propeller and lower bearing cap.
- Page 5 installing a new prop. Install the nut carefully to 240 inch pounds. BELT TENSION OR BELT REPLACEMENT You can check the belt tension without removing the clutch cover. Simply remove the side access plug on the right side of the casting. With the tool inserted into the access hole, and tension tool in the palm, observe the scale alongside the tension gauge and pick a point on the casting for reference.
- Page 6 BELT REPLACEMENT -REMOVE THE UPPER CASE COVER AND LOWER DRIVE CASE BOLTS WITH A 5/8” WRENCH. -Clean the silicone sealer off the covers . Do not scrape it is not necessary to remove all the silicone, just the large and thicker pieces. Put new sealer on the bottom case first which will fill any gaps. Wait to place sealer on the top case until the new belt is in place and the bottom cover is installed.
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Page 7: Operation
Operation - Before starting the engine, be sure the area around the prop is clear and the clutch is in neutral. The clutch and engine are wired so that the engine cannot start if the clutch is engaged or in the on position. -The momentary clutch position is useful when maneuvering to load the boat, coming up to dock, motoring in tight quarters, etc. - Page 8 When trailering the motor make sure it is trimmed all the way up and the travel lock is locked into place. There should be no movement in the motor. The tilt and trim should be in the up position when trailering to avoid any movement of the motor.
- Page 9 Install handle on the motor with the three bolts, nuts and washers as shown above. The bolts should be snug but allow the handle some movement up and down. This helps to absorb the shock from hitting obstructions. Grease zerk Lubricate motor pivot every 5 hours of operation using a quality marine grease.
- Page 10 Grease zerk Lubricate the prop drive every 100 hours or once per year. Fill the tube until the grease comes out of the inspection hole. Inspection hole...