Manual

TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

18 eng

5. Position the tie‑down strap over the composite column and through the buckle.

Pull it tight, then secure the hook‑and‑loop backing together to secure the motor

to the mount bracket.

a - Tie‑down strap

Deploying the Trolling Motor

WARNING

Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never start or operate the

motor out of water.

CAUTION

Moving parts, such as hinges and pivot points, can cause serious injury. Keep

away from moving parts when stowing, deploying, or tilting the motor.

CAUTION

Avoid possible serious injury from the motor dropping suddenly when adjusting the

motor depth. Firmly grasp the motor shaft with one hand when raising or lowering

the motor.

1. Remove the tie‑down strap securing the trolling motor to the mount bracket.

2. Firmly grasp the latch release handle.

3. Snap the latch release handle to disengage the lock pin.

4. Continue to maintain tension on the latch release handle while lowering the

trolling motor into the water.

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