Adjusting The Depth Of The Motor - MINN KOTA RIPTIDE Mode D'emploi

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.
1. Firmly grasp the motor shaft and hold it steady.
2. Loosen steering tension knob.
3. Open the lever arm to loosen the Quick Release Depth Collar.
4. Vertically adjust the height of the motor to the desired position.
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.
6. Tighten the steering tension knob to achieve the desired steering resistance.
NOTE: The tension of the quick release depth collar can be adjusted with a screw
driver to obtain the proper feel.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE MOTOR
CAUTION:
When setting the depth be sure the top of the motor is submerged at least 12" to
• Never operate your motor when it is out of the water.
avoid churning or agitation of surface water. The propeller must be completely
• Over-tightening the clamp screws can damage the bracket.
submerged.
1. Firmly grasp the motor shaft and hold it steady.
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2. Loosen steering tension knob.
1. Firmly grasp the outer shaft or control head and hold it steady.
3. Open the lever arm to loosen the Quick Release Depth Collar.
ADJUSTING THE STEERING
2. Open the lever arm to loosen the Quick Release Depth Collar.
4. Vertically adjust the height of the motor to the desired position.
3. Loosen depth adjustment knob on the hinge cover until the shaft
• Adjust the steering tension knob to provide enough tension to allow the motor to turn freely, yet remain in any position without
5. Bring the depth collar to the top of the steering tension knob, and close the
slides freely.
being held
lever arm to lock the depth collar into position.
4. Raise or lower the motor to the desired depth.
6. Tighten the steering tension knob to achieve the desired steering resistance.
5. Turn the motor control head to the desired position.
• Tighten the knob to place the motor in a preset position to leave your hands free for fi shing.
NOTE: The tension of the quick release depth collar can be adjusted with a screw
6. Bring the depth collar to the top of the steering tension knob, and
driver to obtain the proper feel.
close the lever arm to lock the depth collar into position
CAUTION:
7. Tighten depth setting knob to secure the motor in place.
• 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
• Tighten the knob to place the motor in a preset position to leave your hands free for fi shing.
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USING & ADJUSTING THE MOTOR
Lever Arm
Steering Tension
Vertical Stow Knob
Depth Adjustment Knob
12" Minimum
Depth
Lever Arm
Steering Tension
Vertical Stow Knob
Depth Collar Knob
12" Minimum
Depth
Quick Release
Depth Collar
Outer Shaft
12" Minimum
Depth
Quick Release
Depth Collar
Bow-Guard 360° Models
Hinged Cover Knob
Outer Shaft
12" Minimum
Depth
Latch & Door Models
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