Additional Adjustments; Adjusting The Depth Of The Motor - MINN KOTA TRAXXIS User Manual

ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENTS

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.
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a. Firmly grasp the motor shaft and hold it steady.
b. Loosen the Steering Tension Knob.
c. Open the Lever Arm to loosen the Quick Release
Depth Collar.
d. Vertically adjust the height of the motor to the
desired position.
e. Bring the Quick Release Depth Collar to the top of
the Steering Tension Knob, and close the Lever Arm
to lock the collar into position.
f. Tighten the Steering Tension Knob to achieve the
desired steering resistance.
NOTICE:
Be sure the top of the motor is
submerged at least 12" below the surface of the
water to avoid churning or agitation of surface water.
NOTICE:
The tension of the Quick Release Depth
Collar can be adjusted with a screw driver to obtain
the proper feel.
WARNING
The motor head will create a pinch point if the Steering
Tension Knob is loosened and the motor head slides to the
top of the Quick Release Depth Collar. Grasp the Shaft and
prevent it from sliding all the way down to prevent the pinch
point. Grasp the motor away from the area that may come in
contact with another area of the motor to prevent injury.
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ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE MOTOR
Lever Arm
Steering Tension
Knob
12" Minimum
Depth
Quick
Release
Depth Collar
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