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MKA-48 Universal Quick Release Bracket 

Top Plate

Installation Instructions:

For PowerDrive, Terrova, Riptide SP or Riptide ST:

1. 

Remove the side covers (marked [A] in the illustration).

2.  Fasten the Top Plate to the bottom of the motor using (4) of the 1/4” x 

1/2” Screws.  You will not use the forward most mounting holes from the 
base of your motor (indicated with 

X

 in the illustration to the right.) 

Note:  

There are two sets of four pre-drilled and tapped holes that can 

be used to mount your motor.  In the bottom-right illustration, one set is 
marked 

c

, the other is marked 

m

.

3. 

Re-install both side covers.

Item #

QTY.

Part #

Description

1

1

2381961

Top Plate

2

1

2370110

Knob/Thumb Screw

3

1

9950357

Lockwasher-Split 1/4 (SS)

6

2323405

Screw-1/4-20 x 1/2” MCH SS

6

3393461

Screw-1/4-20 x 2” SS PPH

n

1

2994915

Bag Assembly, Includes Items 2, 3, and Hardware

For use with all Fortrex, Maxxum, Edge, PowerDrive, Terrova, 
Riptide SF, Riptide SM, Riptide SE, Riptide ST and Riptide SP Trolling Motors

Kit Includes:

A

A

For warranty information please visit www.minnkotamotors.com

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

A Johnson Outdoors Company

Minn Kota Consumer & Technical Service
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
PO Box 8129
Mankato, MN  56001

121 Power Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone (800) 227-6433
Fax (800) 527-4464

minnkotamotors.com

©2015 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. 

All rights reserved.  

Part #2374948

Rev C 

04/15

ECN 36096

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For Fortrex or Riptide SF:

1. 

Fasten the trolling motor mount to the Top Plate using (6) of the 1/4” x 1/2” Screws.  
The mounting holes in the trolling motor mount are accessible as long as the motor 
is in the stowed position.  There is no disassembly of your motor mount necessary to 
complete this installation.  Installed correctly the screws will be inserted into the drilled 
and tapped holes marked with 

r

.

For Maxxum or Riptide SM:

1. 

Fasten the trolling motor mount to the Top Plate using (6) of the 1/4” x 2” Screws.  The mounting holes in the trolling motor mount are accessible as 
long as the motor is in the stowed position.  There is no disassembly of your motor mount necessary to complete this installation.  Installed correctly the 
screws will be inserted into the drilled and tapped holes marked with 

r

.

1

2
3

*PowerDrive/Riptide SP example shown.

For Edge, or Riptide SE:

1. 

Remove the motor rest from the Edge or Riptide SE bowmount.  

2. 

Fasten the trolling motor mount to the Top Plate using (6) of the 1/4” x 1/2” Screws.  The holes in the trolling motor mount used for this installation are 
off center and 3 holes are centrally located; the other 3 holes are along the right side of the mount.  Installed correctly the screws will be inserted into 
the drilled and tapped holes marked with 

r

.

3. 

Re-install the motor rest.

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