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FORCE

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 KRAKEN TROLLING MOTOR

 

TRANSDUCER REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Getting Started

 WARNING

Always disconnect the trolling motor from the battery before performing any service.
Do not run the motor when the propeller is out of the water. Contact with the rotating propeller may result in 
severe injury.
Do not run the motor when the propeller is out of the water. Contact with the rotating propeller may result in 
severe injury.

 CAUTION

When stowing or deploying the motor, be aware of the risk of entrapment or pinching from moving parts, which 
can result in injury.
For the best possible performance and to avoid potential injury, damage to the device, or damage to your vessel, 
installation by a qualified marine installer is recommended.

You should read these instructions completely before beginning this service, and make sure that you have the 
tools and skill set needed to complete it. If necessary, you should use a qualified marine installer to ensure 
proper service.

Tools Needed

• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• 2.5, 3, 4, 5, and 6 mm hex bits or drivers
• Medium-strength thread-locking compound, such as LOCTITE

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• Canned compressed air or an air compressor
• Diagonal pliers
• Zip ties
• Grommet wrench (included)
• Marine grease (included)

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August 2023

Summary of Contents for FORCE KRAKEN

Page 1: ...ch can result in injury For the best possible performance and to avoid potential injury damage to the device or damage to your vessel installation by a qualified marine installer is recommended You sh...

Page 2: ...fore you can replace the transducer you must perform these actions to prepare the motor 1 Disconnect the motor from the power source 2 Open the shaft cap Opening the Shaft Cap page 3 3 Disconnect the...

Page 3: ...a 2 Phillips screwdriver remove the four screws that secure the lid of the shaft cap You should place these screws in a safe place because you must use them to close the shaft cap 2 Carefully lift up...

Page 4: ...nector 2 Release the latch and pull the connectors apart to disconnect the data cable 3 Unscrew and disconnect the transducer cable 4 Carefully cut off the transducer cable locking ring 5 Carefully cu...

Page 5: ...uld not be supported by the cables alone Supporting the motor only with the cables may damage the motor 1 Using a 5 mm hex bit or wrench remove the six screws that secure the shaft base to the propell...

Page 6: ...m through the shaft taking care that the connectors do not get caught on the top of the shaft The power and transducer cables should pull through the shaft completely Removing the Existing Transducer...

Page 7: ...s in a safe place because you must reinstall them when reassembling the skeg and nose cone Removing the Transducer Before you can remove the transducer you must remove the nose cone Removing the Skeg...

Page 8: ...the shaft Feeding the Cables Through the Shaft page 10 4 Install the propeller drive motor on the shaft Installing the Propeller Drive Motor page 12 Replacing the Motor Gaskets Before you can replace...

Page 9: ...screws and seals you removed with the transducer 1 Peel the paper backing off of the new neoprene pad from the transducer replacement kit and place it sticky side down on the replacement transducer 2...

Page 10: ...fits your transducer cable For a 4 pin transducer select the cable grommet with the smaller hole For an 8 or 12 pin transducer select the cable grommet with the larger hole NOTICE If you are not inst...

Page 11: ...a 4 mm hex bit or wrench secure the front of the nose cone to the propeller drive motor using the existing two screws 7 Using a 3 mm hex bit or wrench secure the bottom of the nose cone to the propel...

Page 12: ...air or an air compressor blow out any dirt or debris in the six threaded holes on the top of the propeller drive motor 2 Gently feed the cables the rest of the way through the shaft NOTICE When feedin...

Page 13: ...Using a torque wrench tighten all six bolts to 4 N m 35 lbf in Completing the Trolling Motor Service After you replace the transducer you must perform these actions to complete the trolling motor ser...

Page 14: ...install the four screws to secure the lid of the shaft cap 2023 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin the Garmin logo and Force are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA...

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