How To Install A Minn Kota Edge Trolling Motor

MINN KOTA Border Bow-Mount Trolling Motor User Manual

FEATURES

Specifications subject to change without notice.
*This diagram is for reference only and may differ from your actual motor.

MOUNT INSTALLATION

TOOLS AND Resources REQUIRED:

Phillips Screw Driver
Drill • 9/32" Drill Bit
7/16" Box Finish Wrench
A second person to help with the installation

Before y'all continue, determine the desired mounting location for the motor. It is recommended that the motor be mounted as shut to the middle line of the boat every bit possible equally seen below.
CAUTION: Brand sure the motor is mounted on a level surface and is not connected to a power source.
Verify the surface area nether the chosen mounting location is articulate and safe to drill through.
Place the motor on top of the desired mounting location while information technology is in the stowed position (for stow and deploy instructions, see "Stowing and Deploying the Motor" on p. xi).
Verify the motor rest is positioned far enough beyond the edge of the gunkhole then that the motor clears all obstructions while deploying and stowing the motor.
Deploy the motor and remove the motor assembly from the mount by loosening the Steering Tension Knob and opening the door.
Alarm:
When raising or lowering motor, continue fingers articulate of all hinge and pivot points and all moving parts.
Position the mount again in the stowed position.
Temporarily remove the Phillips screws that fasten the motor rest to the mounting bracket and remove the motor rest to betrayal the motor mounting hole pattern.
Determine the mounting pigsty blueprint you wish to employ from the illustration to the right. Using the mounting holes in the mountain equally your template, marker the top deck of the gunkhole with a pencil or an erasable marker.
Remove the mount from the deck of the gunkhole and drill the holes that yous marked in the previous step using a nine/32" drill scrap and drill. Be careful non to damage whatsoever wiring or disquisitional features that may exist nether the surface you lot are drilling through.
Place the mount on the deck of the boat over again and verify the hold down strap is positioned 15 ¾" from the forepart of the bow mount as shown in the diagram.
Spike the mount to the deck of the boat using the supplied ¼" – 20 X 2" bolts, washers and basics. Tighten the stainless mount hardware securely but slowly to the deck of the boat using a 7/16" box end wrench. Tightening the stainless hardware too fast may result in galling and or seizing of the bolts and basics.
Reinstall the motor rest using the half dozen original ¼" Phillips screws.
Reinstall the motor assembly into the mount and deeply tighten the steering tension knob.

Bombardment WIRING & INSTALLATION

BOAT RIGGING & PRODUCT INSTALLATION

For prophylactic and compliance reasons, we recommend that you follow American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards when rigging your boat. Altering boat wiring should be completed by a qualified marine technician. The post-obit specifications are for general guidelines only:

Circumspection: These guidelines use to general rigging to back up your Minn Kota motor. Powering multiple motors or additional electrical devices from the same ability circuit may bear upon the recommended conductor gauge and circuit breaker size. If yous are using wire longer than that provided with your unit, follow the conductor approximate and circuit breaker sizing table beneath. If your wire extension length is more than than 25 feet, we recommend that you contact a qualified marine technician.

An over-current protection device (circuit billow or fuse) must be used. Coast Guard requirements dictate that each ungrounded current-carrying conductor must be protected past a manually reset, trip-free circuit breaker or fuse. The type (voltage and electric current rating) of the fuse or circuit breaker must be sized accordingly to the trolling motor used. The table below gives recommended guidelines for circuit breaker sizing.

Reference:

U.s.a. Code of Federal Regulations: 33 CFR 183 – Boats and Associated Equipment ABYC E-11: Ac and DC Electric Systems on Boats

Conductor Guess AND CIRCUIT BREAKER SIZING Tabular array

This conductor and excursion breaker sizing table is merely valid for the following assumptions:

No more than three conductors are arranged together inside of a sheath or conduit outside of engine spaces.
Each usher has 105° C temp rated insulation.
No more than than v% voltage driblet allowed at total motor power based on published product power requirements.

*Wire Extension Length refers to the distance from the batteries to the trolling motor leads.

SELECTING THE CORRECT BATTERIES

The motor will operate with any lead acrid, deep wheel marine 12 volt battery/batteries. For best results, use a deep cycle, marine bombardment with at least a 105 ampere hour rating. Maintain battery at full charge. Proper care will ensure having battery power when you lot need it, and will signifi cantly ameliorate the bombardment life. Failure to recharge lead-acid batteries (within 12-24 hours) is the leading cause of premature battery failure. Utilise a multi-stage charger to avoid overcharging. Nosotros off er a wide selection of chargers to fi t your charging needs. If you are using a crank battery to start a gasoline outboard, we recommend that you lot use a separate deep cycle marine bombardment/batteries for your Minn Kota trolling motor.

Communication Regarding Batteries:

Never connect the (+) and the (–) terminals of the bombardment together. Accept care that no metal object can fall onto the battery and brusk the terminals. This would immediately lead to a brusk and extreme fi re danger.
It is highly recommended that a circuit breaker or fuse be used with this trolling motor. Refer to "Conductor Guess and Circuit Breaker Sizing Table" in the previous department to find the advisable circuit breaker or fuse for your motor. For motors requiring a 60-amp breaker, the Minn Kota MKR-nineteen sixty-amp circuit billow is recommended.

CONNECTING THE BATTERIES

12 VOLT SYSTEMS:

Make sure that the motor is switched off (speed selector on "OFF" or "0").
Connect positive ( + ) cerise atomic number 82 to positive ( + ) battery terminal.
Connect negative ( – ) black lead to negative ( – ) battery final.
For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the h2o.

Caution:
For prophylactic reasons, disconnect the motor from the battery/batteries when the motor is not in apply or while the battery/batteries are existence charged.

CONNECTING THE BATTERIES IN SERIES
(IF REQUIRED FOR YOUR MOTOR)

24 VOLT SYSTEMS:

Make sure that the motor is switched off (speed selector on "0").
Ii 12 volt batteries are required.
The batteries must exist wired in serial, but equally directed in wiring diagram, to provide 24 volts.
a. Connect a connector cable to the positive ( + ) terminal of battery 1 and to the negative ( – ) terminal of battery two.
b. Connect positive ( + ) blood-red lead to positive ( + ) terminal on bombardment 2.
c. Connect negative ( – ) black pb to negative ( – ) terminal of battery i.
For safety reasons do non switch the motor on until the propeller is in the h2o. If installing a leadwire plug, notice proper polarity and follow instructions in your boat owner's manual. Run into wiring diagram on following pages.

Circumspection

For condom reasons, disconnect the motor from the bombardment or batteries when the motor is not in use or while the bombardment/batteries are being charged.
Improper wiring of 24/36 volt systems could cause battery explosion!
Keep leadwire fly nut connection tight and solid to battery terminals.
Locate bombardment in a ventilated compartment.

MOTOR WIRING DIAGRAM

NOTE: This is a universal, multi-voltage diagram. Double-check your motor's voltage for proper connections. Over-Current Protection Devices non shown in this illustration.

USING AND ADJUSTING THE MOTOR

STOWING AND DEPLOYING THE MOTOR

WARNING:
When raising or lowering the motor, go on fingers clear of all hinge and pivot points and all moving parts.

Mount FEATURES

The motor mount is designed to fold back and lock the motor fl at on the deck when not in use and to provide secure stowage for ship.
The pull grip and rope releases the lock bar, which automatically engages when the unit is lowered or raised into position. The pull grip and rope should be used to both lower and raise the unit.
The motor residuum positions the lower unit as it comes in contact with the nose of the mount and guides it onto the motor rest.
The tube lock captures the motor shaft and keeps the lower unit centered on the motor residual.
The hold-down strap must exist used to place pressure on the motor shaft to concord the lower unit tightly against the motor rest when stowed.
The pull grip and rope can be stored by placing the pull grip on meridian of the tube lock or into the rope stow slot on the control box of the motor.

TO DEPLOY THE MOTOR

Simply pull back and lift the motor off of the mountain with the pull grip and rope. Lower the motor into the water using the pull grip and rope. The motor will lock into the deployed position automatically.

TO STOW THE MOTOR

Pull back and elevator the motor out of the water with the pull grip and rope. Lower the lower unit onto the motor balance using the pull grip and rope. The motor will lock into the stowed position automatically. Wrap the hold-downwards strap over summit of the motor shaft to secure the motor.

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE MOTOR

The propeller tip must exist submerged at least 12" to avoid churning or agitation of surface water.

With the motor deployed, firmly grasp the outer shaft or control caput and hold it steady.
Loosen the depth aligning knob until the shaft slides freely.
Raise or lower the motor to the desired depth.
Plow the motor command head to the desired position.
Tighten depth adjustment knob to secure the motor in place.

ADJUSTING THE STEERING CABLE

The steering cablevision tension is pre-ready at the factory but volition, through normal use, demand occasional adjustment.

Adjust the tension of the cables past turning the cablevision tension aligning spiral (Phillips pan-head screw) located almost the bottom of the pes pedal, simply under the steering cablevision cover.

Turn the screw clockwise to increase tension and counter-clockwise to decrease tension.

Annotation:
If the cable becomes besides loose, it may disengage the wrap drum in the control box or the pulley in the foot pedal.

Decision-making SPEED & STEERING WITH THE FOOT PEDAL

About controls on the foot pedal are easy to operate by either foot or manus:

TO Conform MOTOR SPEED

Plow the speed knob clockwise to increase speed and counter-clockwise to decrease speed.

TO OPERATE THE MOTOR IN CONTINUOUS Manner

Press the Mom/Off /Con switch on the side of the pedal to the Con position.

TO OPERATE THE MOTOR IN MOMENTARY MODE

Press the Mom/Off /Con switch on the side of the pedal to the Mom position. A toe touch to the Momentary button on the pes pedal will now turn the motor on. Removing downward force on the Momentary push button volition turn the motor off .

TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT

Push the toe stop of the human foot pedal down to turn right and push the heel terminate of the foot pedal down to turn left. The indicator on the motor head shows the direction of the motor. The motor will not maintain its ain heading. Y'all must keep your pes on the pedal to control steering during operation.

TO Opposite THE MOTOR

The motor always travels in the direction of the indicator. Y'all can contrary the direction of the motor by turning the motor 180° from straight ahead.

Circumspection:

Switch the mom/off /con switch to "off " when not in utilise. If the motor control is left on and the propeller rotation is blocked, severe motor impairment tin can result.
Be sure to turn the motor off after each apply.
For safety reasons, disconnect the motor from the battery/batteries when the motor is non in utilise or while the battery/batteries are existence charged.

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

PROPELLER REPLACEMENT

TOOLS AND Resources REQUIRED:

seven/xvi" Box Cease Wrench
Screwdriver (optional)

Caution:
Disconnect the motor from the bombardment before outset whatsoever prop work or maintenance.

NOTE:
The propeller on your motor may diff er from the i pictured.

Disconnect the motor from all sources of ability prior to irresolute the propeller.
Concur the propeller and loosen the prop nut with pliers or a wrench.
Remove the prop nut and washer. If the drive pin is sheared or broken, you will need to hold the shaft stationary with a blade screwdriver pressed into the slot on the end of the shaft.
Plow the old prop to horizontal (every bit illustrated) and pull it directly off . If drive pin falls out, push information technology dorsum in.
Align the new propeller with the drive pin.
Install the prop washer and prop nut.
Tighten the prop nut i/four plough by snug [25-35 inch lbs.] Do not over tighten as this can damage the prop.

General MAINTENANCE

After utilize, the unabridged motor should be rinsed with freshwater, then wiped down with a cloth dampened with an aqueous based silicone spray. This series of motors is not equipped for saltwater exposure.
The propeller must be inspected and cleaned from weeds and line-fishing line after every use. Fishing line and weeds tin can get behind the prop, harm the seals and allow water to enter the motor.
Verify the prop nut is secure each time the motor is used.
To foreclose accidental damage during transportation or storage, disconnect the battery whenever the motor is off of the water. For prolonged storage, lightly coat all metal parts with an aqueous based silicone spray.
For maximum battery life recharge the battery(s) as soon every bit possible after use. For maximum motor performance restore bombardment to full charge prior to use.
Keep battery terminals clean with fi ne sandpaper or emery textile.
The propeller is designed to provide weed gratuitous operation with very loftier efficiency. To maintain this summit performance, the leading border of the blades must be kept shine. If they are rough or nicked from employ, restore to smoothen by sanding with fi ne sandpaper.

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

Motor fails to run or lacks power:
- Check battery connections for proper polarity.
- Make certain terminals are clean and corrosion gratuitous. Apply fi ne sandpaper or emery cloth to make clean terminals.
- Check battery water level. Add water if needed.
Motor loses power after a brusque running time:
- Check battery charge. If depression, restore to full charge.
Motor is difficult to steer:
- Check steering cables for proper tension. Suit as necessary.
You feel prop vibration during normal operation:
- Remove and rotate the prop 180°. See removal instructions in the Propeller Replacement Section.
Experiencing interference with your fishfinder:

PARTS DIAGRAM

COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

Environmental COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

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WEEE DIRECTIVE:

European union Directive 2002/96/EC "Waste matter of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)" impacts most distributors, sellers, and manufacturers of consumer electronics in the Eu. The WEEE Directive requires the producer of consumer electronics to accept responsibleness for the management of waste from their products to attain environmentally responsible disposal during the product life cycle.

WEEE compliance may not be required in your location for electric & electronic equipment (EEE), nor may it be required for EEE designed and intended as stock-still or temporary installation in transportation vehicles such equally automobiles, aircraft, and boats. In some European Union member states, these vehicles are considered exterior of the scope of the Directive, and EEE for those applications can exist considered excluded from the WEEE Directive requirement.

This symbol (WEEE wheelie bin) on production indicates the product must not be tending of with other household decline. It must be tending of and collected for recycling and recovery of waste EEE. Johnson Outdoors Inc. will marker all EEE products in accord with the WEEE Directive. It is our goal to comply in the collection, handling, recovery, and environmentally sound disposal of those products; notwithstanding, these requirement do vary within European union member states. For more data nearly where you should dispose of your waste material equipment for recycling and recovery and/or your European union fellow member state requirements, please contact your dealer or distributor from which your product was purchased.

DISPOSAL:

Minn Kota motors are non bailiwick to the disposal regulations EAG-VO (electric devices directive) that implements the WEEE directive. Nevertheless never dispose of your Minn Kota motor in a garbage bin but at the proper place of drove of your local boondocks council.

Never dispose of battery in a garbage bin. Comply with the disposal directions of the manufacturer or his representative and dispose of them at the proper place of drove of your local town council.

Alert:
This production contains chemic(s) known to the state of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity.

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