Johnson Outdoors Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 Getting Started

P DL DRIV E OPERAT ION:
• Deploy Drive: When at proper
depth, pull handle on PDL Drive to
release stow clip. Guide prop and
lower unit through the console
opening. Secure drive with the
center lock knob (fig 9).
• This knob must be fully engaged to
achieve proper sealing around
console perimeter.
• The PDL Drive locking knob is
designed to limit PDL Drive
damage. In the event of a high-impact object strike, the lock knob
should break into pieces. Replacement knob kits are available
through Old Town customer service. Always operate at safe speeds.
• Rudder Stow/Deploy is controlled
using the long lever found next to
the seat. Toggling the lever will
deploy and stow the rudder
(fig 10).
• Caution should be used when
operating the PDL Drive while
standing and while near dams,
waterfalls, and/or moving water
conditions.
• The Old Town Sportsman PDL is
not designed or intended for fast
moving currents or large swells. Please do not operate in water
currents that move faster than you are able to paddle in the kayak.
STEERING PDL D RIVEN WAT ERCRAF T :
• Steer the boat using the rudder control knob installed earlier. This
can be locked down using the thumb screw to hold direction or
course (fig 11). Cable tension can be adjusted with the barrel
adjusters found at the stern of the boat using an adjustable wrench
(fig 12).
FIG 11
P D L D RIVE SA FE TY GU I D EL INE S:
• Warning: Avoid running the PDL Drive aground. This could cause
FIG 9
damage to the drive and /or propeller.
• Avoid contact with propeller when pedaling the PDL Drive.
• Do not operate in the vicinity of swimmers and avoid use in very
shallow water, as PDL Drive and/or propeller damage may occur.
• Check if the thwart thumbscrews are secure before placing drive
in boat.
• The PDL Drive should not be mounted in the boat during
transportation. Please secure the drive elsewhere in your vehicle for
transportation to and from the water.
• The award-winning PDL Drive is the easiest and most reliable pedal
drive on the market backed by a limited 5-year warranty.
FIG 10
B EST P RAC TI CE S TO EX TE ND
THE LI FE O F YO U R WATERCRA F T:
• Fight corrosion from day one
Thoroughly rinse with freshwater any metallic elements of the drive
and/or watercraft that have been exposed to saltwater, saltwater spray,
or brackish water upon return.
• Immediately address any damage that could lead to larger issues
Abrasions, nicks, and gouges on the watercraft are common.
Address any of these on metallic or powder-coated surfaces as soon
as possible. Tighten any elements that seem to be loosening or
backing out of their factory condition.
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a recreational marine vessel can
expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead,
FIG 12
which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, service your vessel in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing this
vessel. For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov/marine.
For more information on the above or links to owners
groups for Old Town Sportsman watercraft, visit
O L D T O W N C A N O E . C O M / S P O R T S M A N
Getting Started With Your
Pedal
Old Town Sportsman Watercraft
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maintenance, and troubleshooting tips, visit
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PEDAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY:
Always have a personal flotation device and paddle with
you when taking out a pedal watercraft.
Be especially careful when navigating in moving water,
near dams, waterfalls, and/or hazardous water conditions.
BIG WA T ER
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