Removal Of The Bowguard; Disconnect The Gas Spring Pin - MINN KOTA Riptide Fortrex Manuel De L'utilisateur

REMOVAL OF THE BOWGUARD

TOOLS AND RESOURCES REQUIRED
• (2) #3 Phillips screwdrivers
• 1/4" Allen Wrench
INSTALLATION
Disconnect the Gas Spring
1
a. In order to remove the Bowguard, the Gas Spring
needs to be disconnected. Place the motor in the
stowed position.
WARNING
Moving parts can cut or crush. The gas assist lift
mechanism is under pressure. Disconnect gas spring before
removing motor from mount. Do not engage the pull grip
and rope until gas spring is disconnected.
2
b. To disconnect the Gas Spring, locate the Upper
Cylinder Pin. Two Phillips Screws hold the Upper
Cylinder for the Gas Spring in place. Using two #3
Phillips screwdrivers, hold the screw at one end of
the Upper Cylinder Pin in place.
c. Remove the screw at the opposite end of the pin with
the other #3 Phillips screwdriver.
WARNING
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 Steering Module assembly 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.
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• Torque Wrench
• Needle Nose Pliers
Yoke
Gas Spring
Cylinder
Phillips Screw
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
Phillips Screw
Gas Spring
Cylinder
Upper
Cylinder Pin
Spacer Outer Arm
Spacer
Outer Arm
NOTICE:
Use a #3 Philips screwdriver to remove the
screws. They have a pre-applied thread locker. Not using
the recommended tool can cause damage and prevent
them from being removed.
Phillips Screw
Outer Arm
Spacers
Outer Arm
Gas Spring
Phillips Screw
Cylinder
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