MotorGuide VariMAX - Manual (Page 46)

CUSTOM APPLICATIONS
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4. Rotate the top housing to the desired position and push the top
housing back down to engage the height pin.
a - Top housing
b - Eight position settings
5. Tighten the top housing retaining bolt with an Allen wrench. Tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
Torque Description Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Top housing retaining bolt 8.5 75 –
a - Allen wrench
Setting the Direction Control Switch
VariMAX motors are configured to the intuitive push‑pull direction
control. To use the transom mount on the bow of the vessel, reverse
the top housing and toggle the direction control switch to set the motor
and BluVis function display orientation for a bow application. To reverse
the top housing, refer to Repositioning the Top Housing.
1. Disconnect the battery cables from the power source.
2. Loosen the top housing retaining bolt with an Allen wrench. Do not
fully remove the retaining bolt.
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