Adjusting The Depth Of The Motor - MINN KOTA RIPTIDE FORTREX Manuel De L'utilisateur

USING & ADJUSTING THE MOTOR

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.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE MOTOR
1. Firmly grasp the motor shaft and hold it steady.
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
2. Loosen steering tension knob.
submerged.
3. Open the lever arm to loosen the Quick Release Depth Collar.
1. Firmly grasp the motor shaft and hold it steady.
4. Vertically adjust the height of the motor to the desired position.
2. Loosen steering tension knob.
5. Bring the depth collar to the top of the steering tension knob, and close the
lever arm to lock the depth collar into position.
3. Open the lever arm to loosen the Quick Release Depth Collar.
6. Tighten the steering tension knob to achieve the desired steering resistance.
4. Vertically adjust the height of the motor to the desired position.
NOTE: The tension of the quick release depth collar can be adjusted with a screw
5. Bring the depth collar to the top of the steering tension knob, and close the
driver to obtain the proper feel.
lever arm to lock the depth collar into position.
6. Tighten the steering tension knob to achieve the desired steering resistance.
CAUTION:
• Never operate your motor when it is out of the water.
NOTE: The tension of the quick release depth collar can be adjusted with a screw
driver to obtain the proper feel.
• Over-tightening the clamp screws can damage the bracket.
CAUTION:
• Never operate your motor when it is out of the water.
• Over-tightening the clamp screws can damage the bracket.
ADJUSTING THE STEERING
• Adjust the steering tension knob to provide enough tension to allow the motor to turn freely, yet remain in any position without
being held
ADJUSTING THE STEERING
• Tighten the knob to place the motor in a preset position to leave your hands free for fi shing.
• Adjust the steering tension knob to provide enough tension to allow the motor to turn freely, yet remain in any position without
being held
• Tighten the knob to place the motor in a preset position to leave your hands free for fi shing.
CONTROLLING SPEED & STEERING WITH THE TILLER
This motor off ers variable forward and reverse speeds. The speed control may be operated in either
direction, forward or reverse. Turn the tiller handle counterclockwise from (OFF) to increase reverse
speed and clockwise from (OFF) to increase forward speed. Speed decreases as you approach (OFF)
from either direction.
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Lever Arm
Steering Tension
Vertical Stow Knob
Lever Arm
Steering Tension
Vertical Stow Knob
Depth Adjustment Knob
12" Minimum
Depth
12" Minimum
Depth
Reverse
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Quick Release
Depth Collar
Quick Release
Depth Collar
Outer Shaft
12" Minimum
Depth
Forward