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Shallow Water Anchor-Owner’s Manual

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Summary of Contents for TALON

Page 1: ...Shallow Water Anchor Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...loy Retract 6 Auto Drive 7 Depth Indication 8 Wave Absorption 9 Manual Retraction Procedure 9 Rough Water Mode 11 Cancelling Rough Water Mode 12 Deployment Notification Alarm 12 Retraction Notification Alarm 12 Removal Storage 14 Service and Maintenance 16 Accessories 21 Frequently Asked Questions 24 Troubleshooting 29 Parts List 32 Compliance Statements 36 Warranty 38 2 ...

Page 3: ... to maximize your product experience Safety and Cautions You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel We have designed Talon to be an accurate and reliable tool that will enhance boat control and improve your ability to catch fish This product does not relieve you from the responsibility for safe operation of your boat You must avoid hazards to anchoring and always maintai...

Page 4: ...o Retract Press the UP button once 3 To Stop Press the UP button once or DOWN button twice within 1 2 second Each remote uses a CR2032 size lithium coin cell battery See page 14 for instructions on how to replace the battery Programming A New Remote Your Talon can store 10 total remote ID s If 10 IDs have been learned to the Talon unit and an 11th remote is learned the first ID learned will be ove...

Page 5: ... remote has been learned 5 Release the Auto UP switch on the Talon after the 3 beeps begin To erase all stored remote IDs this may require assistance from a second person 1 Retract the anchor if it is not already retracted 2 Disconnect the power cable white power lead from the battery 3 Press and hold the Auto UP switch on the Talon 4 While continuing to press the Auto UP switch reconnect the powe...

Page 6: ...n or one button press of the control panel Auto down button automatically deploys the anchor Retract One button press of the remote UP button or control panel Auto UP button automatically raises the anchor to the retracted position Talon shuts off automatically when completely retracted There is no need to hold down a switch or button Rough Water Mode Indicator Light Rough Water Mode On Off Button...

Page 7: ...N button not only deploys your anchor automatically but Talon actually drives the anchor in for you to ensure the anchor is seated Talon s Auto Drive deploy shuts the anchor off when the spike contacts the bottom Auto Drive will automatically power the spike into the bottom with three successive hits using increasing force on each hit USING YOUR TALON 7 minnkotamotors com 3 SECONDS 3 SECONDS ...

Page 8: ...D display on your control panel High visibility LED s display one light for each foot of deployment from anywhere in the boat Know the immediate status of your anchor or deploy the Talon to a specific length for stopping during a drift 8 minnkotamotors com 1 LED per foot of depth of deployment ...

Page 9: ... the bottom even in rough water conditions Manual Retraction Procedure In the event of a power failure or other occurrence where the Talon cannot be retracted in the normal manner your Talon can be manually retracted Minn Kota recommends keeping a 7 16 socket and socket wrench in your boat as they are required for the manual retraction procedure NOTE Be sure to disconnect power BEFORE attempting t...

Page 10: ...F 2 Place the 7 16 socket wrench over the exposed hex 3 Crank the socket wrench in a clock wise direction until the unit is fully retracted 4 If this procedure does not retract the unit you will need to remove the unit from the mounting bracket by loosening the four 1 2 hex head bolts on the sides of the mounting bracket minnkotamotors com ...

Page 11: ...e as indicated by the RWM indicator LED RWM will not run again until you press the down button on the control panel or double click the down button on your remote This feature will automatically shut off after 60 minutes of no anchor activity from the time it was turned on The Rough Water Mode button must be pushed again to turn the feature back on after this timeframe NOTE Rough Water Mode is NOT...

Page 12: ...ou that your Talon is still deployed Taking off with the Talon in the deployed position could cause damage to your anchor or boat which will not be covered by warranty Retraction Notification Alarm Your Talon is equipped with a built in retraction control alarm to protect the lift motor If the lift capacity of the motor is exceeded OR the motor takes more than 10 seconds to retract the motor will ...

Page 13: ... is especially useful if you are fishing in a soft or muddy bottom structure 3 Remove any excessive side loads on the anchor as described above This generally requires backing against the current or direction of the load then attempting to to retract the anchor again with side loads removed Other reasons for the Retraction Notification Alarm may include 1 Battery power is low This may induce a ret...

Page 14: ...le and Fuse Assembly back through the boot 2 Remove the wire ties holding the power cable 3 Ensure the power cable is free and clear prior to removing the anchor 4 Remove the lower stop nut from the bottom of the Talon starboard track Be sure to store this in a safe location or place it back onto the Talon once it is remove from the mounting bracket 5 Loosen the 4 vertical adjustment nuts while su...

Page 15: ...alling Talon it is important to check tension of the 4 vertical adjustment nuts after initial use and periodically thereafter to ensure they are at the recommended torque of 20 30FT LBS For storage Rapid Removal Accessories If you intend to remove or adjust your Talon frequently you might consider installing the following accessory kits Quick Release Handle Kit 1810230 and Talon Quick Disconnect P...

Page 16: ... upside down remove the four case screws 3 Remove the bottom cover 4 Carefully remove the old battery from the battery holder and replace with a new one The batteries snap in and out of the battery holder Install the new battery with the positive side facing up away from the circuit board Use a name brand CR2032 lithium coin cell battery 5 Replace back cover and reinstall case screws Do not over t...

Page 17: ...ications to minimize residue build up on the anchor At the top of the anchor assembly is a wash out port designed to flush out sand silt or other debris that may collect inside of the unit A simple garden hose is sufficient for this purpose As part of the routine cleaning and maintenance of your Talon it is recommended that the lower roller assembly shown in the illustration below be periodically ...

Page 18: ...owing steps should be taken a Extend the spike out so that the 2nd stage begins to exit the bottom of the anchor This may require removing the anchor from the mounting bracket and laying the anchor horizontally or on a flat surface b You will need to remove two retainer pins in order to replace the spike First remove the spike isolator pin and slide the spike isolator out from the bottom of the 2n...

Page 19: ...sition along with the replacement o ring When the spike is fully seated into the anchor the o ring should be slid up to the face of where the spike is held Be sure to align the retainer groove on the spike with the retainer pin hole f Slide the spike isolator up the spike and into the 2nd stage Carefully replace the spike isolator retainer pin g Carefully replace the spike retainer pin making sure...

Page 20: ...ove the protective cap from the fuse holder exposing the 30A blade fuse Replacement fuses are readily available at most auto parts stores 2 Pull the blade fuse out and replace with a new fuse Be sure the fuse is fully seated 3 Replace the protective cap onto the fuse holder making sure that the fuse holder cover snaps back on to ensure a watertight seal minnkotamotors com ...

Page 21: ...required in ad adapte item 1810200 1810201 1810202 1810203 1810204 1810205 1810206 1810207 1810210 1810220 if you re not mounting Talon directly to the transom you ll need one of our adapter plates to offset the unit from the back of the boat For more information on adapter plate applications and purchasing visit minnkotamotors com Adapter bracket between outboard and transom port starboard diagra...

Page 22: ...n without the use of hand tools Quick Disconnect Plug 1810240 The Talon Quick Disconnect Plug works well with the Quick Release Handles accessory for those that want to be able to easily remove and replace Talon for storage or security 6 Riser 1810220 The Talon 6 Riser will give you additional set back clearance from the transom such as when installing over top of trim tabs or other accessories ...

Page 23: ...TIONAL ACCESSORIES 23 minnkotamotors com 4 Button Remote Accessory 1810251 Lanyard included The Talon 4 Button Remote is available for the avid angler that may choose to install 2 Talons on their boat The 4 button remote offers the versatility of individually operating 2 Talons with a single remote ...

Page 24: ...spike engaged with the bottom Rough Water Mode is a software feature that you can turn on and off as needed When Rough Water Mode is turned on the anchoring sequence Auto Drive will repeat itself 3 times with 10 second delays between each sequence and then stop until the user reinitiates the sequence by pressing down on the control panel or the remote Rough Water Mode will remain on until 1 the us...

Page 25: ...t In these cases the Talon quick release bracket can be inverted to account for this reversed angle without the hassle of shims Q In the event that my anchor does not deploy is there a way I can do it manually A In the case where your Talon does not retract or deploy we recommend referring to the trouble shooting section of your owners manual Q Does the Talon have a fuse What size is it Where can ...

Page 26: ...l A www minnkotamotors com Rigging Q Do I need a separate battery to operate the Talon A No Minn Kota recommends connecting your Talon to the starting cranking battery of your boat Q Can I install an electrical plug on the Talon lead wires A Yes Minn Kota offers a quick disconnect plug accessory specifically designed for the Minn Kota Talon Q How do I determine where and how to mount the Talon A T...

Page 27: ...rim tabs and or other accessories Cordless Remote Control Q Does the Remote float A Yes Q Is the Cordless Remote waterproof Is the Cordless remote saltwater protected A Yes The Talon remote is water proof and saltwater protected but as with any electrical accessory general care should be taken to prevent water intrusion Q Can I use multiple Remotes on the Talon A Yes You can learn up to 10 remotes...

Page 28: ...tandard Talon quick release mounting bracket cannot be mounted directly to the transom In other cases there are other accessories such as trim tabs transducers poling platforms etc that may require additional clearance Use the Minn Kota Talon Adapter Plate Selection Guide to select the proper application for your boat Pictures and dimensions Please visit www minnkotamotors com for more info ...

Page 29: ...on to complete the last command before pressing the button again Solution Check the remote battery and replace as needed Solution Clear transmit path between remote and the Talon Problem My new remote won t work Solution Perform the learn sequence for a new remote Solution Check the remote battery and replace as needed Solution Confirm that your power connections are good and that you have suffici...

Page 30: ... Talon is stuck in the down position and I cannot see any depth LEDs on the control panel Solution Check to see if the 30A fuse is blown and replace as needed Solution Confirm that your power connections are good and that you have sufficient battery power Solution If these don t address the problem use the manual retract procedure to retract the Talon as described in your owner s manual Or remove ...

Page 31: ...y have sand or silt build up inside Use a garden hose in the top washout port to flush out any debris that may be causing this If you re fishing in saltwater it is a good idea to rinse out the unit on a regular basis to prevent this kind of build up Problem I cannot see the depth indicator LED s Solution Confirm that your power connections are good and that you have sufficient battery power Proble...

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Page 33: ...minnkotamotors com See Parts List on Pages 34 35 Parts LIst view 33 82 ...

Page 34: ... 24 1 2371918 BACKING PLATE LED BOARD 25 2 2371943 PLATE NUT SS 26 1 2372001 PIN PULLEY LONG 27 1 2372008 2372009 SPIKE 75 x 8 6 28 1 2372230 CLUTCH BACK 29 2 2372316 SHAFT IDLER 30 1 2372648 PIN WRAP DRUM DRIVE 31 1 2372652 PIN 1 4 STOP 32 2 2372653 PIN KNURLED 1 8 33 2 2372655 PIN SPRING 3 16 x 5 8 SS 34 2 2372656 WASHER BELLEVILLE CLUTCH 35 1 2372657 PIN SPRING 1 8 x 5 8 SS 36 1 2372741 SPRING ...

Page 35: ...MBER DESCRIPTION 65 68 44 57 4 34 48 2778011 EXTRUSION 1ST STAGE SERV ASM 6 65 68 44 57 4 34 48 2778012 EXTRUSION 1ST STAGE SERV ASM 8 36 30 2772822 FLOATING SLIDE GIB w PINS ASM 74 2882740 FLOATING GIB SPRING INSTRC KT 35 47 2882821 UPPER SLIDE GIB RPLCMNT KIT 66 61 53 33 27 2778016 EXTRUSION 2ND STAGE LATCH ASM 6 66 61 53 33 27 2778017 EXTRUSION 2ND STAGE LATCH ASM 8 61 53 33 27 2887205 LATCH AS...

Page 36: ...ired for EEE designed and intended as fixed or temporary installation in transportation vehicles such as automobiles aircraft and boats In some European Union member states these vehicles are considered outside of the scope of the Directive and EEE for those applications can be considered excluded from the WEEE Directive requirement This symbol WEEE wheelie bin on product indicates the product mus...

Page 37: ...ference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recepti...

Page 38: ...normal maintenance or replacement parts that are not defective are the responsibility of the purchaser To obtain warranty service in the U S the part believed to be defective and proof of original purchase including the date of purchase must be presented to a Minn Kota Authorized Service Center or to Minn Kota s factory service center in Mankato MN Any charges incurred for service calls transporta...

Page 39: ...RONICS L L C BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state WA...

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