MINN KOTA MKA-16-03 Instructions D'installation page 10

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c. Mark the side edges and rear of the Bottom Plate on
the bow of the boat.
d. Remove the Tension Screw Knob and Lock Washer
and slide the motor and Top Plate inboard and off to
remove it from the Bottom Plate.
2d
Top Plate Top Plate
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e. Reposition the Bottom Plate on the marks made
on the bow of the boat. Make sure the U Shape on
the Bottom Plate is facing inboard. Locate the 4
mounting holes in the Bottom Plate and mark them
on the bow. It is recommended to use all four bolts to
mount the Bottom Plate. Set the Bottom Plate aside.
f. Drill through the deck of the boat using a 9/32"
Drill Bit on the marked locations.
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ITEM(S) NEEDED
g. Put a 1/4-20 X 2" Bolt (Item #18) in each of the
four drilled locations. The bolt should pass through
the Bottom Plate and the boat deck. Make sure
to secure the motor with bolts on each side of the
Bottom Plate.
h. Place a Fender Washer (Item #12) and then a
Nylock Nut (Item #16) at the end of each bolt
as shown and tightened with the 7/16" Box End
Wrench. Make sure all hardware is secure.
NOTICE:
To prevent seizing of the stainless steel
hardware, do not use high speed installation tools.
Wetting the screws or applying an anti-seize may
help prevent seizing.
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Bottom Bottom
Plate Plate
Bow Bow
Lock Washer Lock Washer
Tension Tension
Screw Knob Screw Knob
#18 x 4 #12 x 4
2c
Outboard Outboard
Bow of Bow of
Boat Boat
Inboard Inboard
Markings Markings
Drilling Drilling
Locations Locations
Inboard Inboard
U Shape U Shape
#16 x 4
Bottom Plate Bottom Plate
Inboard Inboard
2c
Outboard Outboard
Bottom Bottom
Plate Plate
Bow of Bow of
Boat Boat
Inboard Inboard
Markings Markings
Bottom Bottom
Plate Plate
Drilling Drilling
Locations Locations
Outboard Outboard
1/4-20 X 2" Bolt 1/4-20 X 2" Bolt
Boat Deck Boat Deck
Outboard Outboard
Fender Washer Fender Washer
Nylock Nut Nylock Nut
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