Master User Manual for RIPTIDE SF BOW MOUNT HAND
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1. o FUENTE Master User Manual for RIPTIDE SF NOTE DO NOT RETURN YOUR MINN KOTA MOTOR TO YOUR RETAILER YOUR RETAILER IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THIS UNIT YOU MAY OBTAIN SERVICE BY CALLING MINN KOTA AT 1 800 227 6433 oR 1 507 345 4623 RETURNING YOUR MOTOR TO THE MINN KOTA FACTORY SERVICE CENTER SENDING OR TAKING YOUR MOTOR TO ANY MINN KOTA AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER ON ENCLOSED LIST PLEASE INCLUDE PROOF OF PURCHASE SERIAL NUMBER AND PURCHASE DATE FOR WARRANTY SERVICE WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE OPTIONS SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE mem up morn E I ka SERISPSY sa as Y SW amp i BOW MOUNT HAND CONTROL SALTWATER MOTORS 55 PLEASE THOROUGHLY READ THIS USER MANU AL FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND HEED ALL SAFETY amp CAUTIONARY NOTICES BELOW USE OF THIS MOTOR IS ONLY PERMITTED FOR PERSONS THAT HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THESE USER INSTRUCTIONS MINORS MAY USE THIS MOTOR ONLY UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION Features Assembly Installation Operation Gas Assist Cautions Battery Information Battery Connection Wiring Diagram Circuit Breaker Propeller Replacement Maximizer Maintenance Troubleshooting Warranty pg pg pg pg pg pg pg pg pg pg pg pg pg pg pg RIPTIDE OVERVIEW Advanced Saltwater Tilt Twist Tiller Extension amp 6 Handle Corrosion Protection 3 mil acrylic paint T d Battery Meter E coated epoxy2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT It is the intention of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc to be a responsible corporate citizen operating in compliance with known and applicable environmental regulations and a good neighbor in the communities where we make or sell our products WEEE Directive EU Directive 2002 96 EC Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE impacts most distributors sellers and manufacturers of consumer electronics in the European Union The WEEE Directive requires the producer of consumer elec tronics to take responsibility for the management of waste from their products to achieve environmentally responsible disposal during the product life cycle WEEE compliance may not be required in your location for electrical amp electronic equipment EEE nor may it be required for EEE designed and intended as fixed or temporary installation in transportation vehicles such as automobiles aircraft and boats In some European Union member states these vehicles are considered outside of the scope of the Directive and EEE for those applications can be considered excluded from the WEEE Directive requirement This symbol WEEE wheelie bin on product indicates the product must not be disposed of with other household refuse It must be disposed of and collected for recycling and recovery of waste EEE Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc will mark all EEE products in accordance with the WE
3. Your Riptide SF trolling motor handle also features a unique stow position that is useful for limiting the IMPORTANT THE MOTOR MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION TO USE THE STOW POSITION FAILURE TO PUT THE MOTOR IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE STOWING THE HANDLE WILL RESULT IN JOINT FAILURE To extend the handle pull the handle towards you to the desired position The handle will extend a full 6 inches To retract push the handle in until it meets the face of the motor control head Handle controls on off steering forward reverse NI FEED gg Release button CAUTION NEVER OPERATE YOUR MOTOR WHEN IT IS OUT OF THE WATER OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT CONT D Depth Adjustment The Quick Release Depth Collar can easily be adjusted by opening the lever arm to release to depth collar slid ing it to the desired depth and then closing the lever arm again The tension of the quick release depth collar can be adjusted with a screw driver to obtain the proper feel Be careful not to over tighten umm o Depth Collar NOTE When setting the depth be sure the top of the motor is submerged at least 12 to avoid churning or agitation of surface water The propeller must be com pletely submerged STEERING ADJUSTMENT Adjust steering tension knob to provide enough tension to allow the motor to turn freely yet remain in any posi tion without being held or Tighten the knob and lock the motor in a preset position to leave
4. volt battery batteries For best results use a deep cycle marine battery with at least a 115 ampere hour rating As a general on the water estimate your 12 volt motor will draw one ampere per hour and your 24 volt motor will draw 75 ampere per hour for each pound of thrust produced when the motor is running on high The actual ampere draw is subject to your particular environmental conditions and operation requirements Maintain battery at full charge Proper care will ensure having battery power when you need it and will sig nificantly improve the battery life Failure to recharge lead acid batteries within 12 24 hours is the leading cause of premature battery failure Use a variable rate charger to avoid overcharging If you are using a crank battery to start a gasoline out board we recommend that you use a separate deep cycle marine battery batteries for your Minn Kota troll ing motor Advice regarding batteries Never connect the and the terminals of the battery together Take care that no metal object can fall onto the battery and short the terminals This would immediately lead to a short and utmost fire danger Recommendation Use battery boxes and covered bat BATTERY CONNECTION 12 Volt Systems 1 2 3 4 2 1 Make sure that the motor is switched off speed selector on 0 Connect positive red lead to positive battery terminal Connect negative black lead to negative batter
5. 45 10AWG 8AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG 4 AWG 50 554 60 Amp 12 VDC 8AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG 4 AWG 2 AWG 50 Amp 24 VDC 10AWG 10AWG 8AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 60 Amp 24 VDC 8AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 6 AWG 50 Amp 36 VDC 8AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 60 Amp 36 VDC 8AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 50 Amp 48 VDC 10AWG 10AWG 10AWG 10AWG 10AWG The conductor and circuit breaker sizing table above is only valid for the following assumptions 1 No more than three 3 conductors are bundled together inside a sheath or conduit outside of engine spaces 2 Each conductor has 105 degree C temp rated insulation 3 No more than 5 voltage drop allowed at full motor power based on published product power requirements BATEAU GR EMENT ET PRODUIT DE L INSTALLATION Pour des raisons de s curit et de conformit nous recommandons de suivre les normes de l American Boat And Yacht Council ABYC lorsque truquer votre bateau Modifier le c blage du bateau doit tre compl t par un technicien marin qualifi Les sp cifications suivantes sont uniquement des directives g n rales Avertissement Ces directives s appliquent au gr ement g n rale l appui de votre moteur Minn Kota Alimenter plusieurs moteurs ou des dispositifs lectriques suppl mentaires depuis le m me circuit de puissance peut influencer la taille recommand e de la jauge du conducteur et disjoncteur Si vous utilisez fil plus long que celui fourni avec votre unit su
6. Chromate conversion coat PO 7 step cleaning process Premium marine alloy Maximizer Permanently Sealed Electronics Adjustable Depth Collar On select models _ A lt Steering Tension Knob N 9 T BowGuard 360 Breakaway Protection as Mounting Bracket shown or with Hinge and door Lifetime Warranty Flexible Composite Shaft Weedless Wedge Propeller Permanent Magnet Motor LA Replaceable Sacrificial Anode Extends Protection Against Galvanic Corrosion Specifications subject to change without notice ASSEMBLY OF MOTOR TO MOUNT 1 2 Place the mount on an elevated surface such as a work bench or tailgate of pickup Remove the 5 16 Allen screw and lock washer from the mount using an Allen wrench See picture Align the key ways on the inside of the bowguard with the ends links on the mount Lower the motor assembly straight down until seated Install the 5 16 Allen screw lock washer and tighten to 10 12 ft Ibs Stow the motor into the flat position by pulling the rope handle to disengage the latch bar allowing the motor to fold into the flat position Once in the stowed or flat position the gas spring pin can be installed Follow the steps below to install the gas spring pin Locate the upper gas spring pin in bag assembly Align the end of the gas spring with the holes in the outer arm Install pin and Phillips flat head screws Ti
7. call our service department at 1 800 227 6433 MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT 1 After use these units should be rinsed with fresh water then wiped down with a cloth dampened with an aque ous based silicone spray such as Armor All 2 The propeller must be cleaned of weeds and fishing line The line can get behind the prop wear away the seals and allow water to enter the motor Check this after every 20 hours of operation 3 Before each use check to see that the prop nut is secure 4 To prevent accidental damage during trailering or stor age 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 5 For maximum performance restore battery to full charge before each use 6 Keep battery terminals clean with fine sandpaper or TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Motor fails to run or lacks power Check battery connections for proper polarity Make sure terminals are clean and corrosion free Use fine sandpaper or emery cloth to clean terminals Check battery water level Add water if needed 2 Motor loses power after a short running time Check battery charge if low restore to full charge 3 Motor is difficult to steer Check steering cables for proper tension Adjust as neces sary 4 You experience prop vibration during normal operation Remove and rotate the prop 180 See removal instructions in prop section 5 Unit
8. Pliers Wire cutters 62 SHAFT In the U S A replacement parts may be ordered directly from MINN KOTA Parts Dept 121 Power Drive P O Box 8129 Mankato Minnesota 56002 8129 In Canada parts may be ordered from any of the Canadian Authorized Service Centers shown on the enclosed list Be sure to provide the MopEL and SERIAL numpers or your motor when ordering parts Please use the comeet part numbers Trom MIB parts list Payment for VISA To order call 1 800 227 6433 or FAX 1 800 527 A464 Item P N Description Qty Item P N Description Qty 1 2317091 36V Motor 62 SW 1 5 2 100 245 Armature assembly 1 2990957 Handle 360 410 1 10 140 014 Bearing 1 360 2990456 Grip handle assy VARS 360 375 1 15 788 040 Retaining ring 1 365 2060015 Bearing handle 2 20 2 200 340 Center housing assemby 1 370 2063405 Screw 6 PFH SS 1 25 2 300 151 Brush end housing assembly 1 375 2884092 Yoke spider assy VARS 1 30 421 241 Plain end housing assembly STD 1 380 2302742 Spring detent off 1 31 582 016 Retaining clip 1 385 2060005 Bearing handle pivot 2 390 2060900 Handle pivot top 1 35 144 017 Flange bearing 1 395 2302745 Spring release button 1 40 880 025 Seal 2 400 2063700 Button release 1 41 725 095 Paper tube seal bore 1 405 2060905 Handle pivot bottom 1 50 188 095 Brush 2 410 2303412 Screw 6 x 5 8 SS 6 60 9 738 011 Brush plate assembly 1 415 2062715 Spring handle pivot 1 65 975 045 Brush spring 2 420 2
9. or injury Always inspect the insulation of the power cables prior to use to ensure they are not damaged Disregarding these safety precautions may result in an electrical short of the battery s and or motor Always disconnect the motor from the battery s before cleaning or checking the propeller Avoid submerging the complete motor as water may enter the lower unit through control head and shaft Water in the lower unit may cause an electrical short and damage the lower unit This damage will not be covered by warranty Caution Always operate the motor in a safe distance away from obstructions Never approach the motor when the propeller is running Contact with a spinning propeller may endanger you or others Always exercise safe practices when using your motor stay clear of other watercrafts swimmers and any floating objects Always obey water regulations applicable to your area of operation Never operate the motor while under the influence of alcohol drugs medication or other substances which may impair your ability to safely operate equipment This motor is not suitable for use in strong currents exceeding the thrust level of the motor The constant noise pressure level of the motor during use is less than 70dB A The overall vibration level does not exceed 2 5m sec NOILWINYOS i gt m lt A m A BATTERY INFORMATION The motor will operate with any deep cycle marine 12
10. quesiton visit wwuw minnkotamotors com and click on Contact Us under the Service tab http www minnkotamotors com service contact aspx C LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ON COMPOSITE SHAFT LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ENTIRE PRODUCT Composite Shaft Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc warrants to the original purchaser that the composite shaft of the purchas er s Minn KotaQ trolling motor is free from defects in mate rials and workmanship appearing within the original pur chaser s lifetime Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc will provide a new shaft free of charge to replace any composite shaft found to be defective more than two 2 years after the date of purchase Providing such a new shaft shall be the sole and exclusive liability of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc and the sole and exclu sive remedy of the purchaser for breach of this warranty and purchaser shall be responsible for installing or for the cost of labor to install any new composite shaft provided by Johnson Outdoors Inc Entire Product Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc warrants to the original purchaser that the purchaser s entire Minn Kota trolling motor is free from defects in materials and work manship appearing within two 2 years after the date of purchase Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc will at its option eithe
11. valu isolation 8 Pas plus d une chute de tension de 5 a permis la puissance du moteur complet en fonction des besoins de puissance produit publi YAZINIXVIN PROPELLER REPLACEMENT Disconnect motor from battery prior to changing the pro peller Hold the propeller and loosen the prop nut with a pliers or a wrench Remove prop nut and washer If the drive pin is sheared broken you will need to hold the shaft steady with a screwdriver blade pressed into the slot on the end of the shaft WEEDLESS PROPELLER ANODE NUT PROP WASHER b DRIVE PIN MAXIMIZER The built in Maximizer s electronics create pulse width modulation to provide longer run ning time and extended battery life With the Maximizer speed control you may in some applications experience interference in your depth finder display We recommend that you Turn the old prop to horizontal as illustrated and pull it straight off If drive pin falls out push it back in Align new propeller with drive pin Install prop washer and prop nut Tighten prop nut 1 4 turn past snug 25 35 inch Ibs Be careful over tightening can damage prop CAUTION DISCONNECT THE MOTOR FROM THE BATTERY BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PROP WORK OR MAINTENANCE use a separate deep cycle marine battery for your trolling motor and that you power the depth finder from the starting cranking bat tery If problems still persist
12. your hands free for fishing Steering Tension 12 Minimum depth GAS ASSIST LIFT MECHANISM e gas assist li he motor is in n the deployed position DO NOT remove the BowGuard assembly from the mount with out disconnecting one end of the gas spring Failure to do this can create a condition where acciden al pulling of the rope may cause the mount to spring open rapidly striking anyone or anything in the direct path 1550 To disconnect one end of the gas spring follow the instructions below 1 With the mount in the stowed position locate the upper cylinder pin 2 Using two Philips screwdrivers remove 1 of the Phillips flat head screws 3 Remove pin from outer arm by sliding thru the arm 4 Now it is safe to deploy the motor and remove the motor assembly 5 To re connect the gas spring see page 3 step 6 IWSINVH33N LdIT LSI P Philips Screw Gas Spring Bracket Attention Avoid running your motor with the propeller out of the water This may result in injuries from the rotating propeller elt is recommended to set the speed selector to zero and place the motor in the deployed position prior to connecting power cables Always ensure that the power cables are not twisted or kinked and that they are securely routed to avoid a safety or trip hazard Ensure cables are unobstructed in all locations to avoid damaging the wire insula tion Damage to the insulation could result in failure
13. 061700 Washer pot holder 1 2881450 Seal and O ring Kit 40 70 80 425 2992521 Leadwire assy 1 70 701 098 O ring plain end 1 71 701 107 O ring brush end 1 m 2991757 Bowguard Assembly SW 500 570 1 80 701 009 O ring thru bolt 2 500 2283414 Screw 5 16 18 SHCS RIE 1 85 2053410 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 2 510 2281700 Washer 5 16 highcollar lock 1 90 830 094 Thru bolt 12 24 2 515 2281953 Bowguard top 1 95 990 051 Washer steel 1 520 2280001 Bearing Bowguard top 1 100 990 052 Washer nylatron 2 525 2011366 Knob ss 1 110 2307312 Ferrite bead 1 530 2261525 Spring sleeve upper 1 115 992 011 Washer belleville 2 535 2264702 Tube insert upper 1 120 990 011 Washer shim 1 540 2262705 Spring bowguard 1 135 640 045 Leadwire black 62 1 545 2282000 Tube insert lower 1 136 640 145 Leadwire red 62 1 550 2281525 Spacer lower spring 1 555 2281520 Spring sleeve lower 1 200 2095605 Decal c box cover 112 1 560 2991729 Bowguard bottom 1 205 2060296 C box cover 1 565 2282612 Pin spring 5 16 SS 2 208 2325666 Decal MinnKota 2 570 2283413 Screw 3 8 16 SHCS RIE 3 210 2074082 Battery meter 36v SW 1 215 3043427 Screw 8 x 7 8 SS 2 W 2991751 Mt Fortrex long SW 62 700 940 1 220 2184017 Control board 24 36V 1 700 2280800 Link bowguard mount left 1 W 2888411 Potentiometer Replacement Kit 710 2287303 Bushing upper pins 2 225 2303434 Screw 8 30 x 5 8 SS 2 715 2283409 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 FHSC 4 230 2062503 Control box VARS SW 1 720 2880400 Pull grip
14. 5 Bearing nyliner 7 16 815 2282600 Pin 7 16 x 4 7 8 820 2281932 Bracket rear pivot 825 2281501 Yoke shock mount 830 2282606 Pin 7 16 x 4 1 2 835 2283402 Screw set 6 32 x 1 4 845 2282604 Pin Knurled 5 16 x 2 850 2283615 Latch bar 855 2283610 Bracket latch strap rope pull 860 2287300 Bushing rear pivot 865 2282602 Pin 3 8 x 3 3 4 870 2263011 E ring 3 8 shaft 871 2280008 Bearing Iglide 875 2282720 Spring extension 880 2773601 Latch strap assembly Long 885 2261732 Washer 8 nylon 890 2373450 Screw 8 18 x 3 8 N NO a NONO NO M NNNM Ne 2993916 Sideplate assembly long left sw 1 895 2288625 Support left sideplate 1 900 2283408 Screw 8 x 3 8 8 905 2283916 Sideplate long left sw 1 910 2073408 Screw 1 4 20 x 7 8 2 915 2286700 Plug spacer 2 920 2283900 Ramp motor 1 m 2993926 Sideplate assembly long right sw 1 925 2288620 Support right sideplate 1 930 2283926 Sideplate long right sw 1 932 2285501 Decal Sideplate sw 2 935 2281912 Base extrusion long 62 1 940 2323405 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 6 975 2773806 Strap hold down 1 980 2991925 Bracket stabilizer assembly 1 W 1378160 Propeller kit WW2 1000 1020 2994876 Propeller bag assy 1010 1020 1000 2341160 Propeller WW2 1 1010 2262658 Drive pin large 1 1015 2091701 Washer prop large 1 1020 2198401 Nut nylock prop Anode 1 2994830 Bag assembly 1 p n 2284914 34323 07 14 Minn Kota accessories available for your mo
15. EE Directive It is our goal to comply in the collection treatment recovery and environmentally sound disposal of those products however these requirement do vary within European Union member states For more information about where you should dispose of your waste equipment for recycling and recovery and or your European Union member state requirements please contact your dealer or distributor from which your product was purchased Disposal Minn Kota motors are not subject 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 collection of your local town council Never dispose of battery in a garbage bin Comply with the disposal directions of the manufacturer or his representative and dis pose of them at the proper place of collection of your local town council RT1 12 SF This page provides MinnKota amp WEEE compliance disassembly instructions For more informa tion about where you should dispose of your waste equipment for recycling and recovery and or 1 12 LBS TH RU ST your European Union member state requirements please contact your dealer or distributor from which your product was purchased 36 VOLT 52 AM PS Tools required Flat head screw driver Phillips screw driver Socket set
16. ESHOOTING We offer several options to help you troubleshoot and or repair your product Please read through the options listed belou Q FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Did you knou that we have over 100 FAQ s to help answer all of your Minn Kota questions Visit www minnkotamotors com and click on Frequently Asked Questions under the Service tab to find an answer to your question http www minnkotamotors com service faq aspx linkidentifier id itemid 817 ED AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS Minn Kota has over authorized service centers in the United States and Canada uhere you can purchase parts or get your products repaired Please visit www minnkotamotors com and click on Service Center Locator under the Service tab to locate a service center in your area http www minnkotamotors com service asclocator aspx sw CALL US FOR U S AND CANADA Our customer service representatives are available Monday Friday between 7 00am 4 30pm CST at 800 227 6433 If you are calling to order parts please have the 11 character serial number from your product specific part numbers and credit card information available This will help expedite your call and allow us to provide you with the best customer service possible You can reference the parts list located in your manual to identify the specific part numbers DA emai us You can email our customer service department with questions regarding your Minn Kota products To email your
17. assembly 1 235 2062905 Strain relief 1 721 2261732 Washer 2 240 2303412 Screw 6 x 5 8 SS 6 725 2771601 Rope assembly 1 245 2263434 Screw 8 x 1 SS 2 730 2281516 Spacer inner arm 1 250 2383406 Screw 10 24 x 2 SS 1 735 2281702 Washer lock 1 4 1 255 2061517 Collar c box 1 737 2284212 Outer arm long 62 1 260 2383101 Nut 10 24 nylock SS 1 740 2992302 Rope guide assembly 1 265 2991521 Cam lock depth collar assy 1 745 2281530 Insert threaded 1 750 2282608 Pin 7 16 x 5 5 32 1 310 2002015 Tube Composite 62 1 751 2282602 Pin 3 8 x 3 3 4 1 752 2261505 Spacer 2 753 2263011 E ring 3 8 shaft 2 760 2223418 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 BHCS 1 765 2993821 Inner arm assembly long 62 1 770 2042711 Spring torsion 1 This item is part of an assembly This item cannot be sold separately due to machining and or assembly that is required Fuera de los Estados Unidos consultar la lista anexa para ubicar el Centro de servicio autorizado MINN KOTA No dejar de incluir el n mero del MODELO y el n mero de SERIE del motor para el cual se solicitan las piezas Usar siempre los n meros de pieza correctos indicados en la lista de piezas Item P N Description Qty 775 2283620 Latch safety 776 2282611 Spring safety latch 780 2281704 Washer 7 16 nylon 785 2280805 Link bowguard mount right 790 2283410 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 PFH 795 2288405 Gas spring cylinder 112 long mt 796 2281710 Spacer gas spring 800 2282610 Pin upper shock 810 228000
18. difficult to deploy Lubricate latch pins Stow and deploy motor a few times until latch pins latch freely T 8 NOTE For all other malfunctions see enclosed Authorized Grease latch pins periodically to prevent binding or stick The 5 16 Allen scew that attaches the motor to the Motor drains battery when not in use emery cloth The weedless wedge propeller is designed to provide absolute weed free operation with very high efficiency To maintain this top performance the leading edge of the blades must be kept smooth If they are rough or nicked from use restore to smooth by sanding with fine sandpaper ing A m mount should be periodically tightened to 10 12 ft Ibs to prevent motor stowing problems Tighten the Allen screw when the mount is in the deployed position Motors equipped with the Maximizer control board will draw a small amount of current when connected to the battery this is normal To prevent battery drain disconnect power to the motor when the boat is not in use Lift assist not functioning Ensure lift assist pin was installed prior to motor use Motor shaft falls to one side of the motor shaft yoke when stowing The 5 16 Allen screw that attaches the motor to the mount should be periodically tightened to 10 12 ft lbs Tighten the Allen screw when the mount is in the deployed position SNILOOHSATEGNOUL Service Center ASC listing for nearest ASC REPAIR AND TROUBL
19. e marks using a 9 32 bit Mount the plate to the bow through the drilled holes using the provided 1 4 20 x 3 1 2 bolts nuts and washers NOTE If possible secure all sets of mounting bolts nuts and washers INSTALLING THE BOWMOUNT STABILIZER if Included 1 Place motor in the stowed position 2 Unthread the composite rod from the bracket and attach bracket to the bottom of the bowguard using the 5 16 cap screws and nuts The nuts fit into pocket on the inside of the bowguard behind the spring NOTE The bracket can be installed on the left or right side of the bowguard Pull the bumper off the stabilizer rod and place the rod next to the bracket as shown in photo Place the threaded end down onto the deck surface and mark the rod fl above the top of the bracket see photo Cut the rod to the mark and round the cut edge with a file or sandpaper Install the bottom bumper to the stabilizer rod and thread the rod into the bracket Adjust the stabilizer rod up or down to so that the tip just touches the support surface See photo below WARNING Adjusting the rod too tightly removes the end play needed for proper pin engagement and doing so could prevent the mount from fully latching in the stowed position If installed correctly the rod tip should lift off the deck about 1 4 without the mount unlatching 8 Once adjusted tighten the jam nut against the bracket which will prevent the rod from turn
20. e 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 following specifications are for general guidelines only CAUTION These guidelines apply to general rigging to support your Minn Kota motor Powering multiple motors or additional electrical devices from the same power circuit may impact the recommended conductor gauge and circuit breaker size If you are using wire longer than that provided with your unit follow the conductor gauge and circuit breaker sizing table below If your wire extension length is more than 25 feet we recommend that you contact a qualified marine technician An over current protection device circuit breaker or fuse must be used Coast Guard requirements dictate that each ungrounded current carrying conductor must be protected by a manually reset trip free circuit breaker or fuse The type voltage and current rating of the fuse or circuit breaker must be sized accordingly to the troll ing motor used The table below gives recommended guidelines for the circuit breaker sizing Reference United States Code of Federal Regulations 38 CFR 183 Boats and Associated Equipment ABYC E 11 AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats Conductor Gauge and Circuit Breaker Sizing Table Motor Max Wire Extension Length Amp Circuit Breaker Thrust Draw 10AWG 10AWG 8AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG 50 Amp 12 VDC 40
21. f battery 2 and to negative terminal of battery 3 c Connect positive red lead to positive terminal on bat tery 3 d Connect negative black lead to negative terminal of battery 1 4 For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water If installing a leadwire plug observe proper polarity and fol low instructions in your boat owner s manual See wiring diagram on following pages IMPROPER WIRING OF 24 OR 36 VOLT SYSTEM COULD CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION KEEP LEADWIRE WING NUT CONNECTION TIGHT AND SOLID TO BATTERY TERMINALS LOCATE BATTERY IN A VENTILATED COMPARTMENT 12 24 36 VOLT VARIABLE SPEED MODELS THIS IS A UNIVERSAL MULTI VOLTAGE DIAGRAM DOUBLE CHECK YOUR MOTORS VOLTAGE FOR PROPER CONNECTIONS Over Current Protection Devices not shown in illustrations CONTROL BOARD CARTE DE COMMANDE BLACK NOIR M M S M SPEED ADJUSTMENT KNOB O MOLETTE DE REGLAGE DE LA VITESSE RED ROUGE M BATTERY GAUGE VOLTM TRE OO ee RED ROUGE B Q Q RED ROUGE 1 BLACK NOIR B I 1 BLACK NOIR 1 1 1 1 MOTOR MOTEUR BOAT RIGGING AND PRODUCT INSTALLATION For safety and compliance reasons w
22. ghten screws until the heads are flush with the outer arm NOTE Screws have a pre applied thread locker DO NOT apply additional thread locker to screws as that may prevent future removal Motor mount can now be installed onto the boat Proceed to next page for mounting instructions ATTENTION The 5 16 Allen screw must be tight when installed and periodically tightened to 10 12 ft lbs Step 4 which will allow the motor to be stowed prop erly Tighten the Allen screw when the mount is in the deployed position Allen Screw Safety Latch INSTALLATION OF THE BOWMOUNT We recommend that you have another person help with this procedure 1 For installation do not remove the shaft motor from the Bowguard The Bowguard spring is under tension and must always remain secured 2 Place the mount with the motor in the fully retracted flat position on the deck of the boat The motor should be mounted as close to the centerline of the boat as possible Make sure bow area under the chosen location is clear and unobstructed for drilling CAUTION MAKE SURE YOUR MOTOR IS MOUNTED ON A LEVEL SURFACE 4 Make sure the motor rest is positioned far enough beyond the edge of the boat The motor as it is lowered into the water or raised into the boat must not encounter any obstructions Once in position mark at least four 4 of the holes pro vided in the bow plate and drill through th
23. ing 9 Install top cap if threads are exposed O Q GC BOW MOUNT OPERATION and the retangular ring Velcro secures the motor Pull the rope to release 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 f the rope disengages from the lock bar assembly release the lock bar with a screwdriver The bow mount is designed to fold back and lock the motor flat on deck when not in use The motor rest 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 tilts up and engages the shaft to lock it for transport The hold down strap assembly crosses over the shaft WARNING WHEN RAISING OR LOWERING MOTOR KEEP FINGERS CLEAR OF ALL HINGE AND PIVOT POINTS AND ALL MOVING PARTS TILT AND EXTENSION HANDLE amount of space required for storage or travel PERATION First press the release button located on the left under B 9 side of the pivot handle then push the handle down until you feel the handle lock in to the stowed position This will be almost parallel to the motor shaft Your Riptide SF trolling motor features 7 usable handle tilt positions 45 30 and 15 up and down from the 0 horizontal position To use the down positions you must first press the release button located on the left underside of the pivot handle
24. ivre le conducteur jauge et le disjoncteur dimensionnement tableau ci dessous Si votre fil longueur d extension est plus de 7 5 metres nous recommandons que vous contacter un technicien marin qualifi Un dispositif de protection de surintensit disjoncteur ou fusible doit tre utilis Les exigences de la Garde C te am ricain disent que chaque conducteur sans fondement de porteurs de courant doit tre prot g par un disjoncteur mise en circuit d clenchement libre ou un fusible Le type tension et courant nom inal du fusible ou disjoncteur doit tre dimensionn en cons quence pour le moteur utilis Le tableau ci des Sous donne les directives pour le calibrage de disjoncteur R f rence United States Code of Federal Regulations CFR 33 183 bateaux et quipement connexe ABYC E 11 AC et DC des syst mes lectriques bord de bateaux Jauge de conducteur et disjoncteur Table de dimensionnement Longueur totale de chef d orchestre Fil Longueur d extension Moteur Max 3 Disjoncteur pouss e Amp re ee m 40 45 50 55 302 70 802 50 Amp 36 VDC G0 Amp 36 VDC 50 Amp 48 VDO Le disjoncteur tableau ci dessus de dimensionnement et chef d orchestre est uniquement valable pour les hypoth ses suivantes 1 Pas plus de 3 conducteurs sont regroup s l int rieur d une gaine ou conduites l ext rieur des espaces de moteur 2 Chaque conducteur a 1050c temp
25. or any other similar items are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the purchaser Motors purchased outside of the U S must be returned prepaid with proof of purchase including the date of purchase and serial number to any Authorized Minn Kota Service Center in the country of purchase Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a Minn Kota Authorized Service Center listed on the enclosed sheet or by contacting the factory at 1 800 227 6433 or fax 1 800 527 4464 Note Do not return your Minn Kota motor to your retailer Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace them THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES EXCEPT ON THE COM POSITE SHAFT INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WAR RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE EXTEND BEYOND TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE IN NO EVENT SHALL JOHNSON OUTDOORS MARINE ELCTRONCIS INC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL CON SEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of inci dental or consequential damages so the above limitations and or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state WARNING This product contains chemical s known to the state of California to cause cancer and or reproductive toxicity
26. r repair or replace free of charge any parts including any composite shaft found to be defective during the term of this warranty Such repair or replace ment shall be the sole and exclusive liability of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc and the sole and exclu sive remedy of the purchaser for breach of this warranty Terms Applicable to Both Warranties These limited warranties do not apply to motors used com mercially nor do they cover normal wear and tear blemish es that do not affect the operation of the motor or damage caused by accidents abuse alteration modification mis use or improper care or maintenance DAMAGE TO MOTORS CAUSED BY THE USE OF REPLACEMENT PROPELLERS OR OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT MEETING THE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ORIGINAL PROPELLER AND PARTS WILL NOT BE COV ERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY The cost of normal maintenance or replacement parts which are not defective are the responsibility of the purchaser To obtain warranty service in the U S the motor or part believed to be defective and proof of original purchase including the date of purchase must be presented to a Minn Kota amp Authorized Service Center or to Minn Kota s factory service center in Mankato MN Any charges incurred for service calls transportation or shipping freight to from the Minn Kota Authorized Service Center or facto ry labor to haul out remove re install or re rig products removed for warranty service
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28. y terminal For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water 4 Volt Systems Make sure that the motor is switched off speed selector on 0 2 3 Two 12 volt batteries are required The batteries must be wired in series only as directed in wiring diagram to provide 24 volts a Connect a connector cable to positive terminal of battery 1 and to negative terminal of battery 2 b Connect positive red lead to positive terminal on bat tery 2 c Connect negative black lead to negative terminal of battery 1 For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water 36 Volt Systems 1 2 3 Make sure that the motor is switched off speed selector on 0 Three 12 volt batteries are required The batteries must be wired in series only as directed in wiring diagram to provide 36 volts tery terminal clamps like Minn Kota accessory MK BC 1 These motors are equipped with a push to test battery gauge The LED provides an accurate display of the remaining charge in the battery It is only accurate when the motor is off The gauge reads as Four lights indicate full charge Three lights indicate good charge Two lights indicate low charge a Connect a connector cable to positive terminal of battery 1 and to negative terminal of battery 2 b Connect a connector cable to positive terminal o
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