Rage Black Marlin BL Instruction Manual - Boat Maintenance
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Boat Maintenance
Always replace the sha when it is damaged or shows
visible wear. Running the boat with a damaged sha
will not only damage the boat and void the warranty,
but could also cause personal injury or property
damage.
Lubrica ng the sha regularly is vital to the life of
the drivetrain. The lubricant also acts as a water seal,
keeping water from entering the hull through the
stu
ffi
ng box. Make sure this is done a er every 2 to
3 hours of opera on. Always replace any parts that
show excessive wear or damage.
Lubrica ng or Replacing the Drive Sha
1.
To remove the sha ,
fi
rst loosen the coupling
between the motor and the sha .
2.
Then, loosen the setscrew from the sha and
remove the sha from the back of the boat.
Tip:
Use paper or cloth to hold the sha when it
is being removed.
Set Screw
Coupling
Prop sha
Marine Grease
Prop sha
No ce:
Running the boat in salt water could cause some parts to corrode. If you run the boat
in salt water, make sure it is rinsed thoroughly in fresh water a er each use and lubricate the
drive system. Because of the corrosive e
ff
ects, running the boat in salt water is at the discre-
on of the owner and will void the boat’s warranty.
3.
Remove the drive sha by sliding it out of the
stu
ffi
ng box. Wipe excessive lubricant and other
materials from the sha .
4.
Lubricate the full length of the sha assembly
up to the drive dog using marine grease.
5.
Apply thread lock to the coupling setscrew.
Thread lock will help prevent the sha from
loosening during use.
6.
Carefully install or reinstall the drive sha ,
ensuring that there is a 1 to 2 mm gap between
the prop strut and the drive dog to allow for
sha shrinkage under load.