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INSTALLATION
#B x 1
a. Take the MKA-51 Quick Release Bracket, which
consists of the Top Plate (Assembly #C) and the
Bottom Plate (Assembly #B). Note the Cam Lever
attached to the Top Plate. The Plates are held
together when the Cam Lever is locked and secured
with the Pin. Remove the Pin from the Cam Lever to
release the Lever.
b. Open the Cam Lever by pulling it away from the
Quick Release Bracket.
NOTICE:
The Cam Lever will only open and close in
one direction.
Top Plate
Top Plate
Pin
Pin
Cam Lever
Cam Lever
Bottom Plate
Bottom Plate
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ITEM(S) NEEDED
#C x 1
Opening the Bracket
a. Place the mount on an elevated, level surface such
as a workbench or the tailgate of a pickup. The
motor should be in the stowed position.
Power Cables
Power Cables
Deployed
Deployed
Stowed
Stowed
NOTICE:
A motor may weigh up to 65lbs. Minn Kota
recommends having a second person help with
the installation.
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Installing the Top Plate to a Terrova, PowerDrive or PowerDrive V2
NOTICE:
The Top Plate can be separated from the
Bottom Plate when a sideways gap is present between
the Plates.
c. When the Top Plate is attached to the Base
Extrusion, the end of the Top Plate with the Cam
Lever will mount inboard.
d. With the Cam Lever open, Slide the Top Plate
portside 1½", then lift to separate it from the Bottom
Plate. Set the Bottom Plate aside. The Top Plate will
be installed first.
Inboard
Inboard
Starboard
Starboard
Port
Port
Outboard
Outboard
Cam Lever
Cam Lever
Slide 1½" Portside
Slide 1½" Portside
WARNING
Make sure that the Power Cables from the battery are
disconnected or that the breaker, if equipped, is “off.”
Bow
Bow
Top Plate
Top Plate
