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Garmin FORCE KRAKEN Replacement Instructions Manual

Garmin FORCE KRAKEN Replacement Instructions Manual

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FORCE
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
243
®
™
• Canned compressed air or an air compressor
• Diagonal pliers
• Zip ties
• Grommet wrench (included)
• Marine grease (included)
August 2023
GUID-C553A4EB-6CD6-4D55-9D98-5246179CF642 v1

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  • Page 1 FORCE 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.

  • Page 2: Device Overview

    Device Overview Shaft cap Power and transducer cables Depth-adjustment collar Steering system Mount Shaft Propeller drive motor Preparing the Motor for Transducer Replacement Before 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).
  • Page 3 Opening the Shaft Cap WARNING Before you open the shaft cap, you must disconnect the motor from the power source. Failure to disconnect the power source can lead to electrical shock or damage to the motor. 1 Using 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.
  • Page 4 Disconnecting the Cables in the Shaft Cap Before you can disconnect the cables in the shaft cap, you must open the shaft cap (Opening the Shaft Cap, page 3). 1 Unscrew and disconnect the USB connector Ensure the o-ring remains in place inside the connector. 2 Release the latch and pull the connectors apart to disconnect the data cable.
  • Page 5 Removing the Propeller Drive Motor NOTICE When removing the propeller drive motor from the shaft, you must pull the cables themselves, and not the motor. Pulling on the propeller drive motor may damage the cable connections inside the motor. The motor should not be supported by the cables alone.
  • Page 6 3 Straighten the cables at the top of the shaft, and slowly pull the propeller drive motor away from the shaft base until you can see the power and data cables connected to the propeller drive motor. 4 Push the transducer cable grommet out from inside the downshaft adapter. 5 Holding the cables only, slowly pull them through the shaft, taking care that the connectors do not get caught on the top of the shaft.

  • Page 7: Removing The Transducer

    Removing the Skeg and Nose Cone 1 Using a 4 mm hex bit or wrench, remove the four screws that secure the skeg to the propeller drive motor. 2 Remove the skeg. 3 Using a 4 mm hex bit or wrench, remove the two screws that secure the front of the nose cone to the propeller drive motor.
  • Page 8 Installing the Replacement Transducer After you remove the existing transducer, perform these actions to install the replacement transducer. 1 Install the new transducer in the nose cone (Installing the Transducer, page 9). 2 Install the nose cone and skeg on the propeller drive motor (Installing the Nose Cone and Skeg, page 10).

  • Page 9: Installing The Transducer

    Installing the Transducer Before you can install the new transducer, you must remove the existing transducer (Removing the Existing Transducer, page 6). NOTICE New screws and seals are provided in the transducer replacement kit. You should use the new parts from the kit instead of reusing the screws and seals you removed with the transducer.
  • Page 10 Feeding the Cables Through the Shaft 1 Place the grommet nut over the transducer cable with the threaded side facing the downshaft adapter. 2 Feed the transducer cable a few feet into the shaft through the front hole of the downshaft adapter. 3 Bundle the power cables and feed them completely through the shaft with the transducer cable.
  • Page 11 4 Route the transducer cable through the nose cone so it will fit correctly onto the propeller drive motor. 5 Place the nose cone onto the propeller drive motor. 6 Using 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 propeller drive motor using the existing screw...
  • Page 12 Installing the Grommets 1 Using the grease packet included in the kit, apply a thin film grease to the grommets and the section of the transducer cable that feeds through the cable grommet 2 Place the cable grommet over the transducer cable and slide it into the downshaft adapter 3 Using the included grommet nut wrench , tighten the grommet nut Installing the Propeller Drive Motor...
  • Page 13 5 Apply a medium-strength thread-locking compound (not included) such as LOCTITE 243 to the threads in the six threaded holes on the top of the propeller drive motor. NOTICE You must apply thread-locking compound in these holes to maintain a tight connection between the shaft base and the propeller drive motor.
  • Page 14 Garmin ® , the Garmin logo, and Force ® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. LOCTITE ® is a trademark of Henkel Corporation in the U.S. and elsewhere.