Johnson Outdoors MINN KOTA MKA-50 Quick Start Manual

Parts Included:

Description
Vinyl Top Cap
Stabilizer Arm Bracket
Nylon Hex (Jam) Nut 3/4-10 UNC
Screw 5/16"-18x1" SHCS Stainless Steel
Nut 5/16"-18 Nylock Stainless Steel
Rod, 3/4" x 22" Anodized Aluminum
Bumper
1. Place motor in the stowed position.
2. Unthread the composite rod from the bracket and attach bracket to the bottom of the bowguard using the 5/16"
cap screws and nuts. The nuts fit into pocket on the inside of the bowguard behind the spring.
NOTE: The bracket can be installed on the left or right side of the bowguard.
3. Pull the bumper off the stabilizer rod and place the rod next to the bracket as shown in image 1.
4. Place the threaded end down onto the deck surface and mark the rod 3/4" above the top of the bracket (See
image 1)
5. Cut the rod to the mark and round the cut edge with a file or sandpaper.
6. Install the bottom bumper to the stabilizer rod and thread the rod into the bracket.
7. Adjust the stabilizer rod up or down so that the tip just touches the support surface. (See image 2)
Warning: Adjusting the rod too tightly removes the end play needed for proper pin engagement and doing so
could prevent the mount from fully latching in the stowed position. If installed correctly, the rod tip should lift off the
deck about 1/4" - 1/2" without the mount unlatching.
8. Once adjusted, tighten the jam nut against the bracket, which will prevent the rod from turning.
9. Install top cap if the threads are exposed.
Image 1
Cut 3/4" above the
stabilizer bracket
Threaded end
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Fortrex Bow Mount Stabilizer
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Image 2
Optional
mounting holes
Top vinyl cap
Jam nut
Bumper
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