Native Watercraft Volt Electric Drive Quick Start Instructions

Summary of Volt Electric Drive

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    Quick start instructions always wear a pfd and always take a paddle with you your volt motor should be assembled by your dealer. Many states require powered watercraft, including this one, to be registered. Check your state regulations before use. Although volt is very dependable, never motor out fu...

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    1. Remove thwart brace depress the spring button on the the thwart brace (tube) and spread rails slightly to remove the brace. Store the thwart brace under right side rail holding it in place with the bungee. Use the thwart brace when the volt™ is not in place. 2. Insert motor rest the base of the m...

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    3. Route wiring from motor to battery starting at the motor, insert wiring under the starboard (facing forward, the right) rail and into the wire clamps. The wire clamps are factory installed. Continue to the rear of the boat to the last wire clamp closest to the battery. 4. Connect wire leads to ba...

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    5. Lower motor into drive box remove drive box cover. Make sure that the propeller is aligned with the drive box opening and lower the motor into the drive box opening. Raise motor slightly and insert drive box cover. Raised area will line up with safety button. Secure the four shock cord loops and ...

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    6. Motor controls your volt™ electric drive is equipped with five forward speeds and two reverse speeds. Forward reverse motor can be turned up to 90º to steer the boat right or left, however use caution and reduce the power when approaching 90º or boat could capsize. To prevent damage do not turn m...

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    8. Rudder control reach behind the seat to locate the rudder deployment line. Raise and lower the rudder by pulling the rear knot forward. Lock the line into the jam cleat when the rudder is into position. Make sure rudder line is out of cleat before rasing or lowering the rudder and that the blade ...

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    To turn your kayak right to turn your kayak left to keep your kayak straight.

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    Sharp turns 8. Rudder control use this diagram as an introduction to using and controlling your native watercraft multisport. Gentle turns keep straight www.Nativewatercraft.Com sideways.