MOUNT INSTALLATION TOOLS AND RESOURCES REQUIRED: • #3 Phillips Screw Driver • Drill • 9/32” Drill Bit • 7/16” Box End Wrench • A second person to help with the installation 1. Remove the four sideplate screws. Remove the right sideplate and swing the left sideplate out and away from the base extrusion.
CAUTION: These guidelines apply to general rigging to support your Minn Kota motor. Powering multiple motors or additional electrical devices from the same power circuit may impact the recommended conductor gauge and circuit breaker size. If you are using wire longer than that provided with your unit, follow the conductor gauge and circuit breaker sizing table below.
• It is highly recommended that a circuit breaker or fuse be used with this trolling motor. Refer to “Conductor Gauge and Circuit Breaker Sizing Table” in the previous section to fi nd the appropriate circuit breaker or fuse for your motor. For motors requiring a 60-amp breaker, the Minn Kota MKR-19 60-amp circuit breaker is recommended. CONNECTING THE BATTERIES 12 VOLT SYSTEMS: 1.
MOTOR WIRING DIAGRAM NOTE: This is a universal, multi-voltage diagram. Double check your motor's voltage for proper connections. Over-Current Protection Devices not shown in this illustration. AUTOPILOT EQUIPPED MOTORS ONLY COMPASS RED M+ BLACK M- BROWN CONTROL BOARD YELLOW GREEN BATTERY GAUGE BLACK...
USING & ADJUSTING THE MOTOR STOWING AND DEPLOYING THE MOTOR WARNING: When raising or lowering the motor, keep fi ngers clear of all hinge and pivot points and all moving parts. DEPLOY-ASSIST LEVER OPERATION: 1. Loosen the depth collar screw. 2.
AUTOPILOT™ CONTROLS (ON AUTOPILOT EQUIPPED MOTORS ONLY) (ON AUTOPILOT EQUIPPED MOTORS ONLY) The Minn Kota AutoPilot uses a magnetic compass and a microprocessor chip to keep the trolling motor pointed in the direction ™ you want to go. Each time the wind or water current moves the boat off course, the AutoPilot senses the change and steers itself...
Your trolling motor may be pre-installed with a Universal Sonar 2 Leave slack transducer system. In this case, the transducer is integrated into the motor unit. Leave slack ACCESSORY RECOMMENDATIONS: • Minn Kota Transducer Mounting Kit (MKR-15) Tie Wrap Cable Tie wrap cable Transducer Transducer...
USING THE FOOT PEDAL All the controls in the foot pedal are easy to operate by either foot or hand. A light touch is all that is necessary. Momentary/Constant MOMENTARY Steering Switch Right Steering A toe touch on the momentary button turns the propeller Left on.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE PROPELLER REPLACEMENT TOOLS AND RESOURCES REQUIRED: Propeller • Box End Wrench Slot End - 1/2” for motors with 70 lbs thrust or lower. - 9/16” for motors with 80 lbs thrust or higher. Prop Nut Washer • Screwdriver (optional) CAUTION: Disconnect the motor from the battery before beginning any prop work or...
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR 1. Motor fails to run or lacks power: • Check battery connections for proper polarity. • Make sure terminals are clean and corrosion free. Use fi ne sandpaper or emery cloth to clean terminals. • Check battery water level. Add water if needed. 2.
POWERDRIVE 55 55 LBS THRU - 12 VOLT - 48”/54” SHA This page provides Minn Kota® WEEE compliance disassembly instructions. For more information about where you should dispose of your waste equipment for recycling and recovery and/ or your European Union member state requirements, please contact your dealer or distributor from which your product was purchased.
PARTS LIST POWERDRIVE 55 55 LBS THRU - 12 VOLT - 48”/54” SHA PART PART PART ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER 2305110 PAD-PIVOT SUPT 2320207 ARMATURE SEMBLY 2-100-121 12V VARS TXT 2308620 SLIDER, SPEED 2305103 PIVOT PAD- NEW MTR’L 140-010...
Minn Kota motors are not subject to the disposal regulations EAG-VO (electric devices directive) that implements the WEEE directive. Nevertheless never dispose of your Minn Kota motor in a garbage bin but at the proper place of collection of your local town council.
Stop buying new batteries and start taking care of the ones you’ve got. Many chargers can actually damage your battery over time – creating shorter run times and shorter overall life. Digitally controlled Minn Kota chargers are designed to provide the fastest charge that protect and extend battery life.
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