USING & ADJUSTING THE MOTOR
AUTOPILOT™ CONTROLS
(ON AUTOPILOT EQUIPPED MOTORS ONLY)
The Minn Kota AutoPilot
™
uses a magnetic compass and a microprocessor chip to keep the trolling motor pointed in the direction
you want to go. Each time the wind or water current moves the boat off course, the AutoPilot senses the change and steers itself
back to the original heading. The AutoPilot direction is set every time a steering change is made. To change direction, steer until
the control head points to the desired course. The AutoPilot will pull the bow of the boat around and correct automatically until
the boat is moving in the direction you chose.
1. This unit has an automatic steering shutdown for safety. In conditions where an obstruction prevents the trolling motor from
turning, or in extremely windy conditions, the automatic steering may stop. Any steering input will reset the system to normal.
2. When the AutoPilot is on and the trolling motor is pulled out of the water to the stow position, the steering motor will continue
to run until the motor is stowed properly. Once the motor is stowed properly, AutoPilot will turn off and the System Ready
indicator will go off.
3. This unit uses a magnetic compass to detect direction of travel. The compass can be adversely affected by magnets or large,
ferrous metal objects near (within 12” of) the trolling motor control head.
4. After steering to a new direction, there is a short delay before the direction is locked in to allow the compass to stabilize.
5. Obstructions on the propeller may cause excessive vibration of the motor head. This vibration can cause the compass to
wander and erratic steering to occur. Clear the obstruction to return the motor to normal operation.
6. When broad speed changes are made, the motor heading may change slightly. This is normal.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE MOTOR
When setting the depth be sure the top of the motor is submerged
at least 12”
to avoid churning or agitation of surface water. The
propeller must be completely submerged.
1. With the motor deployed, fi rmly grasp the composite shaft above
the mount.
2. Loosen the adjustable depth collar until the shaft slides freely.
3. Raise or lower the motor to the desired depth.
4. Turn the motor control head to the desired position.
5. Tighten adjustable depth collar to secure the motor in place.
Adjustable Depth Collar
Motor Mount
Composite Shaft
12” Minimum Depth
Composite Shaft
12” Minimum Depth
Motor Mount
Adjustable Depth Collar
Motor Control Head
2. When the AutoPilot is on and the trolling motor is pulled out of the water to the stow position, the steering motor will continue
to run. Turn off the AutoPilot switch to stop the motor. If the switch is left on, the steering motor will shut off automatically
after 10 seconds. The motor should not be sored in this condition for long periods as power is still being applied to all
eletronics. Always turn the Autopilot switch off and disconnect your motor from the battery when storing your boat.
AUTOPILOT™ CONTROLS
(ON AUTOPILOT EQUIPPED MOTORS ONLY)
The Minn Kota AutoPilot
™
uses a magnetic compass and a microprocessor chip to keep the trolling motor pointed in the direction
you want to go. Each time the wind or water current moves the boat off course, the AutoPilot senses the change and steers itself
back to the original heading. The AutoPilot direction is set every time a steering change is made. To change direction, steer until
the control head points to the desired course. The AutoPilot will pull the bow of the boat around and correct automatically until
the boat is moving in the direction you chose.
1. This unit has an automatic steering shutdown for safety. In conditions where an obstruction prevents the trolling motor from
turning, or in extremely windy conditions, the automatic steering may stop. Any steering input will reset the system to normal.
2. When the AutoPilot is on and the trolling motor is pulled out of the water to the stow position, the steering motor will continue
to run until the motor is stowed properly. Once the motor is stowed properly, AutoPilot will turn off and the System Ready
indicator will go off.
3. This unit uses a magnetic compass to detect direction of travel. The compass can be adversely aff ected by magnets or large,
ferrous metal objects near (within 12” of) the trolling motor control head.
4. After steering to a new direction, there is a short delay before the direction is locked in to allow the compass to stabilize.
5. Obstructions on the propeller may cause excessive vibration of the motor head. This vibration can cause the compass to
wander and erratic steering to occur. Clear the obstruction to return the motor to normal operation.
6. When broad speed changes are made, the motor heading may change slightly. This is normal.
NOTE:
Always turn the AutoPilot switch off and disconnect your motor from the battery when storing your boat.
