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Page 2: ... Assembly B 2 Remote Control Assemblies w lanyards and 1 dash mount remote holder C 1 Mounting Bracket D Mounting Bracket to Anchor Hardware E 2 Bracket Sliding Strap Assemblies F 4 5 16 x 24 Nylock Nuts G 4 5 16 Flat Washers H 4 5 16 Lock Washers I Mounting Bracket to Transom Hardware J 4 5 16 x 3 5 Bolts K 4 5 16 Fender Washers L 4 5 16 Plain Washers M 4 5 16 18 Lock Nuts N Water Shield O 2 8 SS...

Page 3: ...INSTALLATION 3 minnkotamotors com FIGURE 1 E F H G C G H F A L P O M K I D G H H B J N H H ...

Page 4: ...visit minnkotamotors com Your Talon comes complete with the necessary hardware to mount directly to the transom stern If you are unable or choose not to drill completely through the transom as recommended you will need to purchase 4 5 16 lag bolts of the appropriate length REQUIRED TOOL LIST Drill 5 16 Drill Bit 1 2 9 16 sizes in Wrenches Ratchet and Sockets 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 recomme...

Page 5: ...he transom recommended or to an adapter plate when direct transom mounting is not possible due to obstructions For more information on adapter plate brackets and other Minn Kota Talon accessories please visit minnkotamotors com Note Check to make sure that your proposed location will allow the anchor to deploy without hitting trim tabs poling platforms ladders engine or other obstructions Note Whe...

Page 6: ... range for casting without having to cast over the boat when anchored Figure 3 Placement of the Talon Mounting Bracket When mounting the Talon mounting bracket directly to the transom Minn Kota suggests installing the mounting bracket in the highest possible location This will provide the most stable support and the greatest amount of vertical and angular adjustability The bottom edge of the Talon...

Page 7: ...re that no interference exists between the Talon and your engine during normal operation Once you have selected your mounting location trim the engine to its lowest position and steer the engine fully to the side selected Ensure there is at least 3 of clearance from any point on the Talon Figure 5 3 3 FIGURE 5 ...

Page 8: ...ng a mounting location make sure the platform will not interfere with operation of the Talon Figure 6 Reverse Angle Transom Review Some boats may be manufactured with a reverse transom angle In these cases the Talon mounting bracket may be mounted upside down as shown to compensate for the reverse angle Figure 7 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 6 ...

Page 9: ...that your drill locations will not encounter any obstructions lines hoses gas tank etc 1 Position the mounting bracket in your selected location and mark the mounting holes Figure 8 2 If using provided mounting hardware use your 5 16 drill bit and carefully drill the marked holes ensur ing the drill is perpendicular to the transom Figure 8 3 Apply a 1 8 bead of 3M 5200 Marine Adhesive Sealant arou...

Page 10: ... ing Straps E to the primary mounting bracket selecting the using the angular position holes that will be best suited for positioning the Talon as vertically as possible Assme ble the Mounting Bracket to Anchor hardware E H Figure 10 onto the prod truding stud and tighten lock nuts until threads are just through the nuts The anchor assembly must be able to freely slide vertically on the straps FIG...

Page 11: ...ed underneath the Primary Mounting Bracket 3 Carefully lift the Anchor Assembly onto the Mounting Bracket aligning the tracks with the top of the Bracket Sliding Straps Figure 12 Slide the Anchor Assembly down the tracks until the Upper Stop Adjustment Bolt comes in contact with the Mounting Bracket Ensuring the Stop Adjustment Bolt is loose enough to slide freely lower the Anchor Assembly to appr...

Page 12: ...he angular pitch of the Talon such that the anchor is perpendicular with the horizon by removing the Talon from the Primary Mounting Bracket then re positioning the strap as semblies into the appropriate angular adjustment holes See Figure 14 6 Tighten the 4 Mounting Bracket Hardware E H securely to recommended torque of 20 30 FT LBS 7 Ensure the Upper and Lower Stop Nuts are tightened securely 8 ...

Page 13: ...f with the shortest and cleanest route from the Talon to your starting battery We recommend routing the Power Cable along the Gas Outboard Wire and Cable Harness Assembly Figure 15 NOTE Connecting the green Auto Alarm wire is optional If connected your Talonwill emit an alarm tone each time the ignition key is turned to the ON position and the Talon is deployed If the unit is properly stowed no to...

Page 14: ... type switch the Talon may be connected directly to the starting battery 1 If connecting to a battery selector Perko type switch turn it to the off position prior to connecting your power cable ABYC Compliance Note For proper ABYC compliance when the factory fuse assembly has been removed such as when installing a Perko type switch the user must install a 30A fuse within 7 of the positive battery ...

Page 15: ...esent at this splice when the key switch ignition of the boat is in the ON position and that no voltage is present when the key switch ignition of the boat is in the OFF position When properly connected this feature will sound an alarm only when the ignition key is turned on AND the Talon is not fully retracted 6 If not installing the Deployment Alarm leave the sealed end of the green wire as is 7...

Page 16: ... inside the battery compartment 16 minnkotamotors com Power Cable from Talon Master Power Switch recommended Sealed Heat Shrink Connection Minimum 18AWG Wire Optional direct to battery connection See ABYC Compliance note on step 1 The green wire must be connected so that 12V is present ONLY when the ignition is in the RUN and START positions Blue Area Indicates Optional Deployment Alarm OFF ON 12V...

Page 17: ... one boat to another It is designed to prevent undesirable spray conditions 1 Once your Talon is installed onto the main mounting bracket Figure 19 you will need the water deflection shield the 2 8 18 x 5 8 mounting screws and 2 washers 2 Place the water deflection shield on the bottom surface of the mounting bracket so that the formed profile of the water deflection shield is mated up against the...

Page 18: ...ction shield and into the corner holes of the main mounting bracket NOTE If you adjust the angle of your Talon once after step is complete you will need to readjust the placement of the water deflection shield to ensure proper functionality VERIFYING INSTALLATION 1 Carefully inspect the area around the Talon for any obstructions that may in terfere with deployment For this test your Talon must be ...

Page 19: ...ou will hear two 2 additional deploy cycles or clicks each 3 seconds apart from the initial ground contact c The Front Panel will display approximately 1 LED light for each foot of Spike deployed Figure 23 d If the above steps were successful push the Auto UP switch The unit will fully retract to the stowed position No LED lights will be displayed Figure 24 e If the above steps were not successful...

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