NOTE: Install the steering system if removed. Refer to
Installing the Steering
System on the Mount
.
10. Stow the trolling motor.
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11. Adjust the boot end of the bounce buster by removing the rubber boot,
then loosen the jam nut by turning the screw counterclockwise to the
desired length.
12. Tighten the jam nut to the base of the bounce buster followed by a
clockwise turn.
13. Replace the rubber boot.
a -
Bounce buster
b -
Jam nut
c -
Screw
d -
Rubber boot
14. Verify in the stowed position that the stow latch is engaged by lifting up on
the 360 breakaway without the use of the stow/deploy handle. If the stow
latch is engaged, the mount will not release. If mount releases, repeat
Step 11 ‑ 13 until Step 14 can be verified.
Installing the Gas Spring
1. Remove the gas spring from the Accessory Kit located in the packaging.
2. Rotate the motor into the stowed position until the ball end studs align
with the gas spring end fittings.
IMPORTANT: Do not install the gas spring with the rod end up. This can result
in premature gas spring failure.
3. Push or squeeze the piston end fitting of the gas spring onto the ball stud
located on the inner arm of the mount.
a
b
c d
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