MINN KOTA FORTREX Instructions D'installation page 8

INSTALLING THE BOWGUARD
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ITEM(S) NEEDED
a. Review the mounting considerations at the beginning
of the Installation section for proper placement.
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.
CAUTION
The Gas Spring Cylinder can become damaged in the Mount
while stowing or deploying the motor because it is not yet
fully installed. Damage will prevent the Lift-Assist feature
from operating correctly once fully assembled. Make sure
that the Gas Spring Cylinder does not get damaged by
keeping it inside the Outer Arm of the Mount.
b. Stow the motor into the flat position by pulling
the Pull Grip and Rope to disengage the latch bar,
allowing the motor to fold into the flat position.
c. Place the Hold-Down Strap (Item #20) under the
base of the Mount Plate so that it is below the Mount
when placed.
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d. The Mount can be installed on either the Port
or Starboard side of the boat based on personal
preference. Test the placement of the Hold-Down
Strap to be sure it can hold the Mount as placed.
The placement of the buckle on the Hold-Down
Strap either inboard or outboard is based on personal
preference. The hook and loop on the fastener should
be face down for the Hold-Down Strap to function.
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#20 x 1
Mount
Hold Down
Strap
Keel
Mount
Hold Down
Strap
Keel
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