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- Page 1 REV 001B O U T B O A R D s e r i e s M O M O D E LS 2.6 hp 4.5 hp 6.0 hp 9.9 hp 15 hp 20 hp 30 hp 40 hp O P E R A T I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E M A N U A L M a n u a l e d ’...
- Page 2 Contact details can be found at the back of this manual. Please read this manual carefully so that you can get the most out of your Mitek outboard motor and enjoy it for a long time. Enjoy the sea, Team Mitek, 100% electric motors...
- Page 3 INDEX Pag. 1 Use and safety, operation Pag. 12 Navigation in salt water Pag. 1 Important information for safe engine Pag. 13 Maintenance operation Pag. 13 Greasing Pag. 1 General Warnings Pag. 13 Checking cables and connections Pag. 2 Technical Data Pag.
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Page 4: General Warnings
• Protect the connectors and main switches from moisture. • When using a propulsion system other than the Mitek motor (e.g. sail or other motor) remove or lift the motor from the water to prevent damage. -
Page 5: Technical Data
USE AND SAFETY Technical Data Model Shaft Voltage Static Thrust Weight S (short) 24 V 30 Kg 16,5 Kg 2.6 Hp L (long) 24 V 33 Kg 20 Kg S (short) 48 V 51 Kg 17,5 Kg 4.5 Hp L (long) 48 V 54 Kg 20 Kg... -
Page 6: Equipment And Operating Elements
USE AND SAFETY Equipment and operating elements The package contains: • Mitek electric outboard motor • Battery connector • Operating manual Main Components Tiller handle Safety switch Display (optional) Tilt lever Transom brackets Shaft Anti-cavitation plate Propeller Drive/lower unit... - Page 7 Electrical connection diagram USE AND SAFETY Mitek electric outboard Extension cable Battery...
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Page 8: Outboard Installation
OPERATING MANUAL Outboard Installation Warning: installation should be done by experienced personnel. Please make sure that the installation is carried out on steady footing and that the battery connector is not connected to the motor. Place the outboard on the transom or outboard mount on the centreline of the boat and tighten the two clamps securely. -
Page 9: Emergency Situations
OPERATING MANUAL Batteries The best choice for your electric outboard motor is to install batteries recommended by Mitek. However, the full range of Mitek MO outboards can be powered with different types of batteries like lead acid, AGM, Gel, and lithium batteries, as long as they achieve the desired capacity according to the needs and autonomy required. -
Page 10: Engine Start-Up
OPERATING MANUAL Preventive Checks • Check the integrity of the cables and electrical connections. • Check that the batteries are charged and securely fastened in the correct position. • Check that there is no water on the electrical connections and batteries. •... -
Page 11: Tiller Handle
OPERATING MANUAL Tiller handle To change direction while operating your boat, move the tiller handle to the left or right. Adjusting the speed To increase or decrease speed, turn the throttle grip. Stopping the motor To stop the motor, turn the throttle grip to zero (turn it clockwise completely). Gear shift lever The gear shift changes from motor to motor. - Page 12 OPERATING MANUAL • MO 6hp: to reverse, lock the gear shift lever: F= FORWARD N= NEUTRAL R= REVERSE • MO 9.9hp: to select the desired direction of travel, move the selector lever towards the direction in which you want to travel (image), as indicated by the FORWARD or REVERSE arrows.
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Page 13: Trimming The Motor
The best choice for your electric outboard motor is to install batteries recommended by Mitek. However, the full range of Mitek MO outboards can be powered with different types of batteries like lead acid, AGM, Gel, and lithium batteries, as long as they achieve the desired capacity according to the needs and autonomy required. -
Page 14: Tilting Up And Down
OPERATING MANUAL Tilting up and down Warning: Be sure all people are clear of the outboard motor when tilting up and down. Be careful not to pinch any body parts between the drive unit and motor bracket. When the boat is not in use for long periods, or when it is moored in shallow water, or even when it is driven by other means like a sailboat (e.g. - Page 15 OPERATING MANUAL • 15hp and 20hp models: switch off the motor, remove the safety key, set the tilt lock lever to “N" on models with tiller control, unlock the tilt by pushing down the "tilt block" lever (Figure 1), lift the engine until the tilt block is engaged by means of the appropriate lever (Figure 2).
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Page 16: Checking Cables And Connections
MAINTENANCE To ensure safe operation and long life of the motor, we recommend that you perform some minor periodic maintenance. Warning: before carrying out any maintenance operation, set the throttle to 0 and disconnect the power connector with dry hands. Greasing Use a grease gun to apply marine grease to the following components: Checking cables and connections... - Page 17 MAINTENANCE Propeller Remove MO 2.6/4.5 HP: Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out using a pair of pliers. Remove the propeller. MO 6/9.9 HP: Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out using a pair of pliers. Unscrew the retaining bolt and remove the washer. Remove propeller and reinforcing washer.
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Page 18: Propeller Installation
MAINTENANCE Propeller Installation MO 2.6/4.5 HP: • Apply marine grease to the propeller shaft. • Install the shear pin. • Align the propeller with the propeller shaft hole. • Insert a new cotter pin in the hole and bend the cotter ends securely. MO 6/9.9 HP: •... - Page 19 MAINTENANCE Anodes check and replace Inspect the external anodes periodically and remove scales from the surfaces of the anodes. Warning: do not paint the anodes, as this would render them ineffective and can cause rapid corrosion damage. Top cowling check Check the fitting of the top cowling by pushing it sideways in both directions.
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Page 20: Periodic Maintenance
When used under normal conditions, maintained and repaired properly as illustrated in this manual, we are sure that you will enjoy using Mitek motors for many years. Frequency and maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating conditions. The following table gives general guidelines. -
Page 21: Submerged Motor
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Procedures to be followed in an emergency Impact with foreign objects In case of collision with objects in water: Switch off the engine immediately, either by setting the throttle lever to 0, or by disconnecting the safety switch. Fully inspect the engine for damage. - Page 22 REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTION DIAGRAM...
- Page 23 Warranty claims must be accompanied by delivery of the product for inspection at a dealer authorised by Mitek or at the premises of Mitek S.r.l. to service the product. Should the purchaser be unable to deliver the product to a dealer, he is required to inform Mitek in writing, who will inspect it and carry out the repair work envisaged by the warranty.
- Page 24 Mitek, from the use of oils or lubricants unsuitable for use with the product in question (refer to the operation and maintenance manual), from alteration or...
- Page 25 DIMENSIONS 2.6 Hp 4.5 Hp 6.0 Hp 9.9 Hp 15 Hp 20 Hp 30 Hp 40 Hp 1080 1080 1120 1120 1200 1200 1340 1340 All measures are in mm...
- Page 26 VOLTMETER SETTINGS Display setting options: Backlight off S1 Display alternately shows V and % of charge, every 2s S2 Display switches off after 10 seconds S3 Backlight on S4: Not used S5: Not used How to set the voltmeter for your battery: Connect the battery to the motor.
- Page 27 NOTES...
- Page 28 All information in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. The data and illustrations in this manual may vary and do not form the basis of any claim against Mitek Srl. No part of this manual may be reproduced...
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