MINN KOTA 1854080, Manual

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a. To remove the Steering Module, the Gas Spring
needs to be disconnected. Place the motor in the
stowed position.
b. To disconnect the Gas Spring, locate the Upper
Cylinder Pin. Two Phillips Screws hold the Upper
Cylinder for the Gas Spring in place. Using two #3
Phillips screwdrivers, hold the screw at one end of
the Upper Cylinder Pin in place.
c. Remove the screw at the opposite end of the pin
with the other #3 Phillips screwdriver.
Phillips Screw Phillips Screw
Phillips Screw Phillips Screw
Phillips Screw Phillips Screw
Spacers Spacers
Spacer Spacer
Spacer Spacer
Gas Gas
Spring Spring
Cylinder Cylinder
Gas Spring Gas Spring
Cylinder Cylinder
Outer Arm Outer Arm
Outer Arm Outer Arm
Outer Arm Outer Arm
Outer Arm Outer Arm
NOTICE:
Use a #3 Philips screwdriver to remove the
screws. They have a pre-applied thread locker. Failure to
use the recommended tool can cause damage and prevent
the screws from being removed.
Upper Upper
Cylinder Pin Cylinder Pin
Disconnect the Gas Spring
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WARNING
Moving parts can cut or crush. The gas assist lift
mechanism is under pressure. Disconnect gas spring
before removing motor from mount. Do not engage the
Pull Grip and Cable until gas spring is disconnected.
WARNING
The gas assist lift mechanism in this unit is under high spring
pressure when the motor is in the deployed position. Do
not remove the Steering Module assembly from the mount
without disconnecting one end of the gas spring. Failure to
do this can create a condition where accidental pulling of
the Pull Grip and Cable may cause the mount to spring open
rapidly, striking anyone or anything in the direct path.
d. Once the screws are removed, remove the pin and
spacers from the Upper Cylinder.
e. Now it is safe to move the motor into the
deployed position.
Gas Spring Gas Spring
Cylinder Cylinder
Outer Arm Outer Arm
Outer Arm Outer Arm
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REMOVAL OF CURRENT MOUNT
To install the Ultrex Accessory Mount, remove the current Mount from the trolling motor. This installation requires disconnecting the
gas spring, removing the Steering Module from the Mount, and uninstalling the Mount from either the deck of the boat or a Quick
Release Bracket.
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1b 1c