Placing The Bow-Mount Stabilizer - MINN KOTA Riptide Fortrex Manuel De L'utilisateur

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d. Install the Gas Spring Pin through the Outer Arm, then
through a Spacer, the end of the Gas Spring Cylinder
and another Spacer.
e. Install one Phillips Screw on each end of the
Gas Spring Pin and secure with two #3 Phillips
screwdrivers.
NOTICE:
the Gas Spring on the inside of the Outer Arm.
Phillips Screws have a pre-applied thread locker.
Do not apply additional thread-locker to them as
it may prevent future removal.
f. Tighten Phillips Screws until the heads are flush with
the Outer Arm.
The gas assist lift mechanism in this unit is under high spring pressure when the motor is in the deployed position. Do not remove the
Bowguard from the mount without disconnecting one end of the gas spring. Failure to do this can create a condition where accidental
pulling of the Pull Grip and Rope may cause the mount to spring open rapidly, striking anyone or anything in the direct path.

Placing the Bow-mount Stabilizer

The Bow-mount Stabilizer Bracket is used to stabilize the Bowguard and reduce bouncing when the motor is stowed and transported.
Attention to detail is needed for successful installation of the stabilizer. We recommend to have the stabilizer bracket installed by a
qualified marine installer.
Adjusting the Aluminum Rod too tightly removes the end play needed for proper latch pin engagement and doing so could prevent
the mount from fully latching in the stowed position. Improper latching may cause damage. If installed correctly, the tip of the
Aluminum Rod should lift off of the boat deck about 1/4" without the mount unlatching. Cutting the Aluminum Rod too short will
cause inadequate support of the mount. Lack of mount support may cause damage.
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a. Place the motor in the stowed position.
b. Unthread the Aluminum Rod from the Stabilizer
Bracket by removing the Top Bumper and unscrewing
the bracket. Also remove the Bottom Bumper. Keep
the Jam Nut in place.
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Spacers are placed on each side of
Phillips Screw
Gas Spring Pin
Spacer
Outer Arm
Gas Spring
Cylinder
WARNING
CAUTION
Top Bumper
Gas Spring
Cylinder
Spacer
Outer Arm
Spacer
Phillips Screw
Phillips Screw
Jam Nut
Stabilizer
Bracket
INSTALLATION
Outer Arm
Gas Spring
Spacer
Outer Arm
Bottom
Bumper
Aluminum Rod
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