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MINN KOTA Talon Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Shallow Water Anchor-Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Tab le o f Co n Te n Ts Introduction ..................3 Getting Started .................. 4 Using Your Remote ................4 Programming a new Remote ..............4 Using your Talon ................6 auto-Deploy/Retract ................6 auto-Drive ....................7 Depth Indication ...................8 Wave absorption .................9 Manual Retraction Procedure ...............9 Rough Water Mode ................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Talon for years of trouble free use. We encourage you to read this manual thoroughly in order to maximize your product experience.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    PRoGRaMMIn G a n eW R eM oT e Your Talon can store 10 total remote ID’s. If 10 IDs have been learned to the Talon unit and an 11th remote is learned, the first ID learned will be overwritten with the 11th remote ID.
  • Page 5 Release the auto UP switch on the Talon after the 3 beeps begin. To erase all stored remote IDs (this may require assistance from a second person): Retract the anchor if it is not already retracted.

  • Page 6: Using Your Talon

    U sI n G Yo UR Talon Auto-Deploy/Retract Deploy Raising and lowering your Talon can be done wirelessly from anywhere in the boat using your remote or directly through the control panel. Two button presses (within 1 second) of the remote DoWn button one button press of the control panel auto DoWn button automatically deploys the anchor.

  • Page 7: Auto-Drive

    1 second) of the remote DoWn button not only deploys your anchor automatically, but Talon actually drives the anchor in for you to ensure the anchor is seated. Talon’s auto-Drive deploy shuts the anchor off when the spike contacts the bottom. auto-Drive will automatically power the spike into the bottom with three successive hits, using increasing force on each hit.

  • Page 8: Depth Indication

    Depth Indication Talon shows your deployed status of the anchor via the leD display on your control panel. High visibility leD’s display one light for each foot of deployment from anywhere in the boat. Know the immediate status of your anchor, or deploy the Talon to a specific length for stopping during a drift.

  • Page 9: Wave Absorption

    USING YOUR TALON Wave Absorption Talon enables your boat to move up or down without affecting the anchor. It uses a built-in floating suspension to keep your boat locked to the bottom, even in rough water conditions. Manual Retraction Procedure...
  • Page 10 Remove power from the Talon by disconnecting the negative battery lead or turning the battery selector switch to off. Place the ⁄ socket wrench over the exposed hex. Crank the socket wrench in a clock-wise direction until the unit is fully retracted.

  • Page 11: Rough Water Mode

    Rough Water Mode for an even stronger hold, activate Rough Water Mode (RWM) located on the control panel of Talon. In Rough Water Mode, Talon performs three auto-Drive sequences at ten second intervals. at this point, the rough water mode sequence is complete, but remains active as indicated by the RWM indicator leD.

  • Page 12: Cancelling Rough Water Mode

    Retraction Notification Alarm Your Talon is equipped with a built-in retraction control alarm to protect the lift motor. If the lift capacity of the motor is exceeded -oR- the motor takes more than 10 seconds to retract, the motor will stop and notify you with a series of three triple beeps.
  • Page 13 USING YOUR TALON If the Retraction notification alarm is emitted, the following steps should be taken to retract the anchor: Press the "UP" button on the remote or control panel. If the anchor does not raise within two attempts; loosen the spike from the bottom by CaRefUllY shifting the boat back and forth using the main engine power, then attempting to raise the anchor again.

  • Page 14: Removal/Storage

    Remove the lower stop nut from the bottom of the Talon starboard track. be sure to store this in a safe location or place it back onto the Talon once it is remove from the mounting bracket.
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT: When reinstalling Talon, it is important to check tension of the 4 vertical adjustment nuts after initial use and periodically thereafter to ensure they are at the recommended torque of 20 - 30FT.
  • Page 16 Remote Battery Replacement Make sure hands are clean, dry and static free. Discharge any static electricity by touching a metal object that is grounded. *Static electricity can damage the circuit board. With the remote upside down, remove the four case screws. Remove the bottom cover.

  • Page 17: Service And Maintenance

    30FT. LBS. Cleaning the Unit • Minn Kota recommends rinsing off the anchor after each use – especially in saltwater applications – to minimize residue build up on the anchor. • at the top of the anchor assembly...
  • Page 18 Replacing the Spike The spike for your Talon comes with a lifetime guarantee, with 2 years of labor covered for repair. see the warranty section of the manual for further details. If replacement of the spike is necessary in the field, the following steps should be taken.
  • Page 19 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE c. Remove the spike from the anchor. (You will not need to retain the o-ring from the spike you are replacing. The new spike will include a replacement o-ring.) d. Place the new spike into position along with the replacement o-ring.
  • Page 20 Fuse Replacement To replace the 30a in-line fuse, the following steps should be taken. The 30a fuse is located 6" from the positive battery terminal. Remove the protective cap from the fuse holder, exposing the 30a blade fuse. (Replacement fuses are readily available at most auto parts stores) Pull the blade fuse out and replace with a new fuse.

  • Page 21: Accessories

    *Approximate time to restore deep cycle batteries at 60% discharge. how will you mount your talon? if you’re not mounting Talon directly to the transom, you’ll need one of our adapter plates to offset the unit from the back of the boat. For more information on adapter plate applications and purchasing, visit minnkotamotors.com.
  • Page 22 Disconnect Plug works well with the Quick Release Handles accessory for those that want to be able to easily remove and replace Talon for storage or security. m in n kot a mot o r s. com m in n kot a mot o r s. com...
  • Page 23 ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES aDDITIonal aCCessoRIes 4 Button Remote Accessory 1810251 (lanyard included) The Talon 4 button Remote is available for the avid angler that may choose to install 2 Talons on their boat. The 4 button remote offers the versatility of...

  • Page 24: Frequently Asked Questions

    3 times in 9 seconds, using increasing force on each hit. Q. Why do I want to be able to adjust the Talon up or down when mounting on my boat? m in n kot a mot o r s.
  • Page 25 Talon mounting bracket be mounted as high up on the transom as possible, Minn Kota also recommends that the bottom of the Talon be a minimum of 4" up from the bottom line of the hull of your boat. Having this adjustability will minimize any spray that may occur while under way, and offer the greatest amount of stability to the Talon.
  • Page 26 Q. How fast does the Talon deploy? a. The 6' Talon will fully deploy in about 4 seconds. The 8' Talon will fully deploy in about 5 seconds. Q. Where can I download a copy of the Talon Manual? a.
  • Page 27 Q. Can I use multiple Remotes on the Talon? a. Yes. You can learn up to 10 remotes to any single Talon. You can also learn 1 remote to multiple Talons. Q. Where can I purchase additional Remotes? a.
  • Page 28 Mounting Bracket Questions and Applications: Q. How do I know when I should use a mounting bracket? a. some boats have irregular shaped transoms and the standard Talon quick release mounting bracket cannot be mounted directly to the transom. In other cases there are other accessories such as trim tabs, transducers, poling platforms, etc.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Press the button again, or wait for Talon to complete the last command before pressing the button again. solution: Check the remote battery, and replace as needed.
  • Page 30 12 of this manual for more details on how to retract Talon when the Retraction notification alarm sounds. Problem: My Talon is stuck in the down position, and I cannot see any depth LEDs on the control panel. solution: Check to see if the 30a fuse is blown, and replace as needed.
  • Page 31 Confirm that your power connections are good, and that you have sufficient battery power. Problem: My depth finder says I’m in 4 feet of water, but my Talon shows more or less than 4 LED’s. What’s wrong? solution: Remember that Talon is an anchor, not a depth finder. The indicator leD’s on Talon are for reference only, and should not...

  • Page 32: Parts List

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  • Page 33 Pa RTs l Is T v Ie W See Parts List on Pages 34-35 m i nn kot a mot o r s.com...
  • Page 34 - HaT 1/2" sHafT bRonZe 2263434 #8 - 18 x 1 ss PPH 2305404 sHRInK TUbe - .374 ID X 1.0" 2370270 / 2370271 CoveR Talon, ToP, blK / WHT 2370275 / 2370276 CoveR Talon, bTM, blK / WHT 2370813 CoUPleR, DRIve 2370818...
  • Page 35 2375116 ClUTCH, PaD 2375416 InsUlaToR, 1/4" sToP PIn 2375560 / 61 / 62 / 63 DeCal, Talon CTRl Pnl 6' WHT / 6' blK / 8' WHT / 8' blK 2375564 MInn KoTa DeCal laRGe 2375565 / 2375566 Talon DeCal WHITe / Talon DeCal blaCK...

  • Page 36: Compliance Statements

    Co MPl I a n C e s TaTe Men Ts ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: It is the intention of Johnson outdoors Inc. to be a responsible corporate citizen, operating in compliance with known and applicable environmental regulations and a good neighbor in the communities where we make or sell our products.
  • Page 37 FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the fCC rules. operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 38: Warranty

    Center listed on the enclosed sheet or by contacting the factory at 1-800-227-6433, 1-507-345-4623 or fax 1-800-527-4464. note: Do not return your Talon or parts to your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace them.
  • Page 39 THeRe aRe no eXPRess WaRRanTIes oTHeR THan THese lIMITeD WaRRanTIes. In no evenT sHall anY IMPlIeD WaRRanTIes, InClUDInG anY IMPlIeD WaRRanTIes of MeRCHanTabIlITY oR fITness foR PaRTICUlaR PURPose, eXTenD beYonD TWo YeaRs fRoM THe DaTe of PURCHase. In no evenT sHall JoHnson oUTDooRs MaRIne eleCTRonICs l.l.C.
  • Page 40 MINN KOTA CONSUMER & TECHNICAL SERVICE P.o. box 8129 Mankato, Mn 56002 121 Power Drive Mankato, Mn 56001 Phone (800) 227-6433 fax (800) 527-4464 2377107 Rev D...

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