Removal Of The Bowguard - MINN KOTA Fortrex 112 Manuel De L'utilisateur

REMOVAL OF THE BOWGUARD

WARNING: The gas assist lift mechanism in this unit is under HIGH SPRING PRESSURE when the motor is in the deployed
position. DO NOT remove the Bowguard assembly from the mount without disconnecting one end of the gas spring. Failure to
do this can create a condition where accidental pulling of the rope may cause the mount to spring open rapidly, striking anyone or
anything in the direct path.
A) DISCONNECT THE GAS SPRING:
You must disconnect the gas spring before removing
the Bowguard assembly from the motor mount. To
disconnect the gas springs, follow the instructions
below:
1. With the mount in the stowed position, locate the
upper cylinder pin.
2. Using two Phillips screwdrivers, remove 1 of the
Phillips fl at head screws.
3. Remove pin and spacers from outer arm.
4. Now it is safe to deploy the motor and remove the
motor assembly.
B) REMOVE THE BOWGUARD
1. Once you disconnect the gas spring, place the motor in the deployed position.
2. Remove the 5/16" cap screw and lock washer located on the top of the Bowguard, in
front of the pull rope.
3. Lift motor/Bowguard assembly straight up until Bowguard is free from mount.
NOTE: Rope and latch bar should never be pulled with the motor removed as the
assembly is under HIGH PRESSURE.
C) RE-ASSEMBLING THE BOWGUARD
1. Align the key ways on the inside of the Bowguard with the ends links on the mount.
Lower the assembly straight down until seated Re-install the 5/16" cap screw and
washer and tighten.
2. Reconnect the gas spring by following the steps below:
• Locate the upper gas spring pin and spacers.
• Align the end of the gas spring with the holes in the outer arm.
• Install pin, spacers and Phillips fl at head screws,
• Tighten screws until the heads are fl ush 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.
WARNING: Moving parts can crush or cut. Gas assist lift
mechanism is under pressure. Disconnect gas spring before
removing motor from mount. Do not pull rope until gas spring
is disconnected.
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