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OWNER’S MANUAL 

NOTE: Do not return your CANNON® Downrigger to 
your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or 
replace this unit. You may obtain service by: 

• 

calling CANNON® at 1-800-227-6433; 

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returning your downrigger to the Factory Service 
Center; 

• 

sending or taking your downrigger to any 
CANNON® Authorized Service Center on 
enclosed list. 

Please include proof of purchase, serial number 
and purchase date for warranty service with any of 
the above options.  

CAUTION:  
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY 
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW 
CANNON

®

 DOWNRIGGER.  ® 

RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  

Introduction to Downriggers  

pg. 2 

Mounting Your Downrigger  

pg. 2-7 

Attaching the Crank Handle  

pg. 8 

Terminator & Line Release  

pg. 9 

Cannon Uni-Release 

pg. 9 

Attaching the Rod Holder 

pg. 10 

Operating Your Downrigger  

pg. 11 

The Effects of Blowback  

pg. 12 

Maintaining Your Downrigger  

pg. 13 

Troubleshooting  

pg. 13 

Trolling Tips  

pg. 14 

Warranty Information  

pg. 15 

Cannon Service Policy  

pg. 15

  

Authorized Service Centers  

See List

  

EASI-TROLL hS 
EASI-TROLL /E       

LAKE-TROLL 

Summary of Contents for EASI-TROLL /E

Page 1: ...for warranty service with any of the above options CAUTION READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW CANNON DOWNRIGGER RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Introduction to Downriggers pg 2 Mounting...

Page 2: ...e state of Michigan introduced Pacific salmon into the Great lakes in an attempt to revitalize its sport fishing industry From this successful transplant new fishing techniques and equipment were deve...

Page 3: ...ng Locations Deck Plate Gimbal Mount Clamp Mount Mounting Accessories Deck Plates are necessary when extra strength must be added to the base material of the boat and for attaching the downrigger to o...

Page 4: ...recommended to install two additional flat head screws through the top plate for stabilization you will need to drill and countersink Side Rail on T Section Side Rail on Gunwale MOUNTING SETUP NOTE In...

Page 5: ...to mark locations and drill four 1 2 holes Mount the base using four 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 truss head screws and four wellnuts Tighten the screws so the wellnuts are firmly compressed as pictured Decks thic...

Page 6: ...ck as pictured To secure the low profile base to the deckplate use four 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 truss head screws NOTE When using the telescopic boom we strongly recommend the use of a deck plate on all boats...

Page 7: ...e 3 4 Long Phillips Screw Must Engage Hole in Boom Assemble Swivel Head To Boom Spread the swivel head side plates and slip the assembly over the boom end Snap the assembly together and install two 4...

Page 8: ...with races and spring over the ratchet shaft Then carefully thread the crank handle onto the shaft and continue turning the handle clockwise until the clutch is fully tightened NOTE Place your finger...

Page 9: ...pen Rubber Cushion Cable Snap Swivel Tip A set of pliers with wire cutters is recommended for this part of setup Examine the top of the terminator and note the order shown in the detail to run cable U...

Page 10: ...of the clamp and the frame Place the flat washer onto the bolt Then insert the bolt with washer through the clamp by entering the disk going through the frame the star washer and out the other side of...

Page 11: ...unter clockwise away from the boom Depending on how far you turn you can let your trolling weight descend as fast or as slowly as you wish Turn the crank handle clockwise toward the boom until it you...

Page 12: ...ith no lures attached and with no current Current drag water salinity and the use of non Cannon products will affect your actual trolling depth As an example the first chart shows that if you are trol...

Page 13: ...bricate on a frequent basis Replace the cable at least every two years For repairs or servicing your downrigger refer to the Warranty Information section of this booklet Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Clutc...

Page 14: ...OLLING TIPS 5 Locate fish on a vertical plane Place lures in areas where fish might be Skilled fishermen call these areas the strike zones They include the edges of the week beds structure along botto...

Page 15: ...UTDOORS INC Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you...

Page 16: ...ING This product contains chemical s known to the state of California to cause cancer and or reproductive toxicity Form No 3397104 Rev C Johnson Outdoors Inc Cannon Division 121 Power Drive Mankato MN...

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