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

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c. Align the Keyways on the inside of the Bowguard
with the End Links on the Mount. Lower the motor
assembly straight down until seated.
d. Install the 5/16" Allen Screw and the Lock Washer
and tighten to 10-12 ft/lbs.
e. 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.
WARNING
Carefully lower the Bowguard into place to avoid creating a
pinch point between the Bowguard and Mount.

Installing the Bow-mount

During installation, it is recommended to mount the motor to the boat before installing the Gas Spring Pin. The Gas Spring Pin is
installed in the Gas Spring Cylinder. The Gas Spring Cylinder is located on the inside of the Outer Arm, which is a part of the Mount.
At this point in the installation, the Gas Spring Cylinder is not fully installed and may move around inside the Mount when stowing
and deploying the motor. The Gas Spring Cylinder can become damaged while deploying the motor and the damage will prevent the
Lift-Assist feature from operating correctly once fully assembled. Make sure that the Gas Spring Cylinder does not get damaged in the
Mount.
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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.
b. Place the Hold-Down Strap under the base of the
Mount Plate so that it is below the Mount when
placed.
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.
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Allen Screw
Lock Washer
Bowguard
NOTICE:
installed and periodically tightened to 10-12 ft/lbs. This
will allow the motor to be stowed properly. Tighten the
Allen Screw when the Mount is in the deployed position.
Hold Down
Strap
CAUTION
INSTALLATION
Pull Grip and Rope
The 5/16" Allen Screw must be tight when
Mount
Mount
Keyways
Keel
Deck of
Boat
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