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Page 1: ...INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...

Page 2: ...Love my Powrtran for my kicker Will have it on my boat from here on out and every other fishing boat I will own in the future John H...

Page 3: ...on instructions as well as maintenance tips and some basic troubleshooting steps in the unlikely event of a failure Please read through all of the information carefully before beginning your installat...

Page 4: ...s nothing quicker TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3 Installation Instructions 5 Programming the System 26 Care and Maintenance 28 Troubleshooting 30 Wiring Diagram 32 iTroll 33 Warranty 34 Notes 36 Abo...

Page 5: ...perly follow the installation steps WILL VOID any and all warranty protection If you have any questions please contact our Customer Service team at 1 800 466 7697 You can also email us at info powrtra...

Page 6: ...ication PORT Application STEP 2 Determine on which side of the outboard you will install the Linkage You need 9 of clearance on the Linkage side and 7 5 of clearance on the Motor side STEP 2 Remove th...

Page 7: ...uction we will show the STARBOARD application STEP 3 Slide the Actuator through the tilt tube so that the threaded tab end finishes on the side of the outboard you will mount your Linkage to STEP 4 In...

Page 8: ...8 There s nothing quicker STEP 6 Twist the Wiper Nut onto the steer tube You do not need to use a tool to tighten the Wiper Nut but it should be secure STEP 7 Twist the screw out a few inches...

Page 9: ...8 Slide the Motor over the Actuator coupler Make sure to line up the slot in the Motor shaft with the tab inside the coupler STEP 9 Put pressure on the Actuator to keep the shafts engaged as you twist...

Page 10: ...ing quicker STEP 10 Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the Motor in place The Motor is tight when you feel the bearing bottom out inside the Motor cone STEP 11 Route the Motor cable down to your batt...

Page 11: ...H B CONTROL HARNESS C POWER LEAD STEP 12 Locate the three components of your Control Module STEP 13 Mount the Control Harness inside the battery box The Harness is supplied with industrial plastic VEL...

Page 12: ...12 There s nothing quicker STEP 14 Plug the Motor cable into the Motor output on the Control Harness STEP 15 Connect the Power Lead to the LED Switch...

Page 13: ...the switch inputs on the Control Module Note The Module is supplied with two switch inputs This allows you to connect both your 24 Corded Switch and an auxiliary throttle controller if you choose to...

Page 14: ...quicker STEP 18 Connect the Control Module to your 12V battery STEP 19 Turn the system on by pressing the power button on the LED switch The LED will blink slowly to indicate that the system is on and...

Page 15: ...r 5 seconds The LED Switch will go solid indicating the system is in pairing mode Press and hold EITHER directional button on your Wireless Remote for 1 second When the LED Switch begins blinking agai...

Page 16: ...16 There s nothing quicker STEP 22 With a permanent marker mark the Actuator at the point where it meets the Wiper Nut STEP 23 Use your Wireless Remote to extend the Actuator all the way out...

Page 17: ...TEP 24 Mark the Actuator again at the point where it meets the Wiper Nut STEP 25 Measure the distance between the marks you drew in Steps 22 and 24 At the halfway point between those two marks draw a...

Page 18: ...easily accessible on these motors utilizing the vertical hole is the recommended installation point on YAMAHA tiller motors See Fig B On the bottom of Pg 19 you will find a diagram of how the Linkage...

Page 19: ...19 to control your Kicker PORT SIDE LINKAGE INSTALLATION STARBOARD SIDE LINKAGE INSTALLATION A B...

Page 20: ...3 8 Nut as a jam to keep the Stud in place STEP 27 Position your outboard so it is facing straight forward This ensures that when the Linkage is attached the motor will have even turning in both dire...

Page 21: ...Quick Connect housing to the Long Stud STEP 30 Install your motor connection point Here we have shown the supplied Bracket Note If using the supplied Bracket ensure you install with the correct power...

Page 22: ...center of the Linkage DO NOT turn your motor STEP 31 Attach the Linkage to the motor The Quick Connect Stud will need to be installed first See Figures A and B on Pg 19 STEP 32 Ensure that the Linkag...

Page 23: ...23 to control your Kicker STEP 33 Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the Linkage Adjustment Nut STEP 34 Securely tighten the Jam Nut on the Long Stud...

Page 24: ...24 There s nothing quicker STEP 35 STEP 36...

Page 25: ...25 to control your Kicker STEP 37 STEP 38...

Page 26: ...ation the LED will blink at a rate of one blink second 1Hz with a 50 duty cycle Configuring the Acceleration Time 1 Press and hold the 2 key for 5 seconds The LED will go solid until the 2 key is rele...

Page 27: ...ey for 20 seconds Changing the Motor Direction 1 On the remote press the 2 key while on the corded switch activate either the LEFT or the RIGHT input for 1 second Both keys at the same time 2 After on...

Page 28: ...r when you have a chance Although the system is built from salt resistant materials salt is a corrosive substance and care should always be taken to keep it off the system as much as possible Your kic...

Page 29: ...ured alcohol work well for this Give the tube a few shots of air from an air compressor to help dry inside and remove any last remnants Next clean the threads on the ballcage and tab end of any dried...

Page 30: ...CURRENT BLINK 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 BLINK 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 BLINK 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 VALUE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 If the controller encounters a fault condition the LED will blink to indicate the fault The blink...

Page 31: ...ing noise Wireless remote not working System turns more one way than the other and or not turning lock to lock SOLUTION Remove and reinstall the motor ensuring shafts remain engaged Ensure linkage arm...

Page 32: ...s only for those customers installing an iTroll If after installing the iTroll the directional buttons on the iTroll behave opposite of desired simply reverse the position of the Red and Green wires 1...

Page 33: ...wireless remote to steer These two products were made for each other and together create the most accurate and customizable trolling experience on the market Fully Submersible Unlockable Software Upg...

Page 34: ...t assignable or transferable by Customer in whole or in part except with the written consent of Manufacturer Manufacturer s liability as to delivery ceases upon making delivery of the Products purchas...

Page 35: ...verable within such thirty day period including such claims discoverable only in processing further manufacture other use or resale such claim shall be made in writing and received by Manufacturer wit...

Page 36: ...36 There s nothing quicker NOTES...

Page 37: ...37 to control your Kicker NOTES...

Page 38: ...roducts as well as an eco friendly approach to new ideas We are steadfast in our commitment to continuous innovation achieved through an active social ear and constantly inquisitive minds As fishermen...

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