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a. Review the mounting considerations at the beginning
of the Installation section for proper placement. With
the motor in the stowed position, place the Mount
on the deck of the boat, as close to the centerline or
keel as possible. Check placement with the motor in
both the stowed and deployed positions.
NOTICE:
This motor weighs approximately 55 lbs. Minn Kota
recommend having a second person help with the installation.
NOTICE:
Check that the Motor can properly stow and deploy at the intended mounting location. The Mount should latch closed
when deployed. A proper deployment requires engaging the Pull Grip and Cable when the Motor is stowed to unlatch the Mount. If
the latch on the Mount does not engage when deployed, it could indicate that the Mount is not flat on the Boat Deck. Use rubber
washers to level the Mount on the Boat Deck if the Mount is not latching when deployed.
Deck of Boat
Deck of Boat
Hold Down
Hold Down
Strap
Strap
Keel
Keel
Mount
Mount
b. Place the Hold Down Strap (Item #12) under the
Base Extrusion so that it is below the Mount when
placed. If installing with a Quick Release Bracket,
be sure the Hold Down Strap is placed in the
appropriate groove of the bracket.
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CAUTION
The Gas Spring can become damaged in the Mount while
stowing or deploying the motor because it is not yet fully
installed. Damage will prevent the Lift-Assist feature from
operating correctly once fully assembled. Make sure that the
Gas Spring does not get damaged by keeping it inside the
Outer Arm of the Mount.
c. The Mount can be installed on either the Port
or Starboard side of the boat based on personal
preference. Test the placement of the Hold Down
Strap to be sure it can hold the Mount as placed.
The placement of the buckle on the Hold Down Strap
either inboard or outboard is based on personal
preference. The hook and loop on the fastener
should be face down for the Hold Down Strap
to function.
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Port
Starboard
ITEM(S) NEEDED
#12 x 1
NOTICE :
If installing the new mount to a Quick Release Bracket, double-check the placement of the plate that is installed to the
Boat Deck. If the outer or bottom plate attached to the Boat Deck needs to be moved, please refer to the installation instructions
for the Quick Release Bracket. Instructions can be found online at
the installation instructions for the Quick Release Brackets for more information. If installing the motor with an MKA-23 or RTA-19, please
reference installation instructions 2374918. If installing the motor with an MKA-42 or MKA 52/62, please reference installation instructions
2374911. For complete installation instructions for either Quick Release Bracket, please visit
minnkotamotors.com
.