Installation Of The Bow-Mount - MINN KOTA Maxxum 80/52 Mode D'emploi

INSTALLATION

Installation of the Bow-mount

Please review the following guidelines before beginning the
installation of the Bow-mount:
• The Motor should be mounted as close to the centerline or
keel of the boat as possible when it is deployed.
• Make sure the bow area under the chosen location is clear and unobstructed for drilling.
• 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
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a. Review the mounting considerations at the
beginning of this section. Place the Mount as close
to the centerline or keel of the boat as possible, with
the motor in the stowed position on the deck of the
boat. Check placement with the motor in the stowed
and deployed positions.
WARNING
For installation, do not remove the shaft/motor from the
Bowguard. The Bowguard spring is under tension and must
always remain secured. Latch and Door models can be
removed from the mount if needed.
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b. Once in position, determine which bolt pattern to
use. Mark at least 4 of the holes (2 on each side)
in the Bow Plate and drill through with a 9/32" Drill
Bit. Either pattern may be used when installing the
motor. Pattern 1 is the Minn Kota 3" bolt pattern
standard motors and Pattern 2 is the alternate 4"
bolt pattern commonly used.
c. Install the Hold Down Strap between the Motor and
deck of boat between the second and third set of
Mounting Holes. The hook and loop side of the
strap should face down and the metal loop should
be outboard.
d. Mount the Plate to the bow through the drilled
holes using the provided (1/4-20 x 3-1/2") bolts,
nuts and washers.
NOTICE:
If possible, secure all sets of mounting
bolts, nuts and washers.
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NOTICE:
We recommend that you have another person
help with this procedure.
Pattern 1 Pattern 1
Hold Down Strap Hold Down Strap
Pattern 2 Pattern 2
NOTICE:
To prevent seizing of the stainless steel
hardware, do not use high speed installation tools.
Wetting the screws or applying an anti-seize may help
prevent seizing.
Keel Keel
Bow Bow
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