Adjusting The Depth Of The Motor - MINN KOTA FORTREX Manuel Du Propriétaire

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c. With the motor in the deployed position, firmly grasp
the motor Shaft above the Bowguard.
d. Locate the Depth Adjustment Knob on the Shaft.
Loosen the Depth Adjustment Knob, while holding
the Shaft in place, until the Shaft slides freely.
e. Raise or lower the motor to the desired depth.
f. Tighten the Depth Adjustment Knob to secure the
motor in place.
g. Stow the motor again and confirm that the Lower
Unit is resting on the Mount Ramps in the Motor
Rest Area. If it is not resting in the recommended
location, re-deploy the motor and re-adjust until it
sits where recommended when stowed.

Adjusting the Depth of the Motor

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 completely submerged.
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a. With the motor deployed, firmly grasp the Outer
Shaft or Control Head and hold it steady.
b. Loosen the Depth Adjustment Knob until the Shaft
slides freely.
c. Raise or lower the motor to the desired depth.
d. Turn the motor Control Head to the desired position.
e. Tighten the Depth Adjustment Knob to secure the
motor in place.
NOTICE:
Be sure the top of the motor is submerged
at least 12" below the surface of the water to avoid
churning or agitation of surface water.
WARNING
The motor head will create a pinch point if the Depth
Adjustment Knob is loosened and the motor Control Head
slides to the top of the Mount. Grasp the Shaft and prevent
it from sliding all the way down to prevent the pinch point.
Grasp the motor away from the area that may come in
contact with another area of the motor to prevent injury.
©2021 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE MOTOR
Depth
Adjustment
Knob
Bowguard
NOTICE:
Once the Lower Unit is resting in the proper
position on the Mount Ramps, always secure it in place
with the Hold-Down Strap.
Depth
Adjustment
Knob
Motor Shaft
12" Minimum
Motor Shaft
Outer Shaft
Outer Shaft
Depth
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