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MINN KOTA TALON 12 Owner's Manual

MINN KOTA TALON 12 Owner's Manual

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©2015 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.

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  • Page 1 12'/ 10'/8' OWNER’S MANUAL minnkotamotors.com | 1 ©2015 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Comprehensive Five-Year Warranty ......3–4 Introduction ..............5 Getting Started ..
  • Page 3 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that the purchaser’s entire Minn Kota Talon shallow water anchor’s mechanical parts are free from defects in materials and workmanship appearing within five (5) years after the date of purchase. Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 4 Minn Kota Authorized Service Center or by contacting the factory at 1-800-227-6433 or email service@minnkotamotors.com. NOTE: Do not return your Minn Kota product to your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace products.
  • Page 5 Intuitive NOTE: Do not return your Minn Kota motor to your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace this unit. You may obtain service features and wireless control enable Talon to accurately position your boat and improve your bait by: calling Minn Kota at (800) 227-6433;...
  • Page 6 GETTING STARTED USING YOUR REMOTE Your Talon comes direct from the factory with two remotes pre-programmed to your unit. Each remote includes a lanyard that may be attached to either end of the remote to suit your preference. The remote has two buttons: UP and DOWN. To Deploy: Press the DOWN button twice within ½...
  • Page 7 USING YOUR TALON AUTO-DEPLOY/RETRACT DEPLOY Raising and lowering your Talon can be done wirelessly from anywhere in the boat using your remote or directly through the Depth of Deployment control panel. Two button presses (within ½ second) of the remote Indicator Lights DOWN button or one button press of the control panel...
  • Page 8 USING YOUR TALON DEPTH INDICATION DEPLOY Talon shows your deployed status of the anchor via the high visibility LED display on your control panel. It will display one light for every two feet of deployment and the current depth indicator will blink while in motion until it reaches the next full increment.
  • Page 9 In the event of a power failure or other occurrence where the Talon cannot be retracted in the normal manner, your Talon can be manually retracted. Minn Kota recommends keeping a ⁄" socket and socket wrench in your boat, as they are required for the manual retraction procedure.
  • Page 10 USING YOUR TALON MODE FUNCTIONS STANDARD MODE No mode LED illuminated . Auto Deploy will initiate the 3-hit sequence with maximum down-force power. 3 SECONDS 3 SECONDS SOFT BOTTOM MODE Green mode LED illuminated . Auto Deploy will initiate a single hit sequence only, at reduced power. Talon is capable of anchoring in any condition IMPORTANT: and it is important to select the right anchoring mode.
  • Page 11 USING YOUR TALON DEPLOYMENT NOTIFICATION ALARM The Deployment Notification Alarm will emit a tone each time you turn the ignition key to the ON position if the anchor is not retracted. This alarm reminds you that your Talon is still deployed. Taking off with the Talon in the deployed position could cause damage to your anchor or boat which will not be covered by warranty.
  • Page 12 USING YOUR TALON REMOVAL AND STORAGE If needed, your Talon can be easily removed from the Transom Bracket. TO REMOVE 1. Prior to removal, make sure the Talon is fully retracted, and the power cable is completely free from all routing restraints and fully disconnected from power.
  • Page 13 CLEANING THE UNIT Minn Kota recommends as part of your normal routine, to rinse the Talon to minimize any build up on the anchor. Following one of the rinse practices listed below is recommended after every use.
  • Page 14 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE SPIKE The spike for your Talon comes with a lifetime guarantee. See the warranty section of the manual for further details. TO REPLACE Tools Required: Pin Punch ⁄" • Hammer • Allen Wrench 2mm • 1.
  • Page 15 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE FUSE RESET To reset the 30A in-line fuse, the following steps should be taken. The 30A fuse is located 6" from the positive battery terminal. 1. Remove the protective housing from the fuse holder, exposing the 30A fuse. 2.
  • Page 16 RIGGING ACCESSORIES ADAPTER BRACKETS CHOOSING YOUR BRACKET Selecting the right Talon bracket is as easy as 1–2…well that’s it. FLAT TRANSOM CURVED TRANSOM CURVED TRANSOM JUST ANSWER THESE TWO QUESTIONS No Adapter Needed. All hardware included for TO FIND THE BRACKET YOU NEED direct-to-transom installation.
  • Page 17 RIGGING ACCESSORIES ADAPTER BRACKETS AND RIGGING ACCESSORIES ADAPTER BRACKET (1810340) SANDWICH-STYLE ADAPTER BRACKETS (PORT—1810302 / STARBOARD—1810303) Mount Talon directly to the side of your jack plate, Mount Talon between your jack plate and on either the port or starboard side of your boat. transom OR between the outboard and transom, select model for either the port or starboard side of your boat.
  • Page 18 ACCESSORIES QUICK RELEASE HANDLES (1810232) QUICK DISCONNECT PLUG (1810244) The Talon Quick Release Handles will allow The Talon Quick Disconnect Plug works well you to quickly remove your Talon when not with the Quick Release Handles accessory for in use, and/or adjust the height of Talon those who want to be able to easily remove without the use of hand tools.
  • Page 19 ACCESSORIES TALON FOOT SWITCH (1810256) SECURITY LOCK KIT/ADAPTER BRACKET LOCK (1810243) This simple wireless switch lets you These custom stainless steel locks easily raise and lower the spike. Control protect Talon from theft or tampering, and up to two (2) Talons (independently or can only be opened with the included unique simultaneously) from the waterproof switch, cut key.
  • Page 20 PARTS LIST Reference chart on page 21–22. 20 | minnkotamotors.com ©2015 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 21 PARTS LIST ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY PART NUMBER(S) PART NAME 2040340 SCOTCHLOK CONNECTOR 2040721 CLAMP CABLE, 3/8" 2223100 5/16-18 NYLOCK, SS 2227304 BUSHING-HAT 1/2" SHAFT BRONZE 2263434 #8-18 X 1 SS PPH 2263466 SCREW, 1/4-20 X 2" PPH SS/REI 2303434 SCREW, #8-32 X 5/8 PPMS SS 2305404 SHRINK TUBE, .374 ID X 1.0"...
  • Page 22 PARTS LIST ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY PART NUMBER(S) PART NAME 2378070 OUTER COLOR EXTRUSION - 8' CLEAR 2378071 OUTER COLOR EXTRUSION - 8' BLACK 2378072 OUTER COLOR EXTRUSION - 8' BLUE 2378073 OUTER COLOR EXTRUSION - 8' RED 2378074 OUTER COLOR EXTRUSION - 8' CAMO 2378075 OUTER COLOR EXTRUSION - 8' WHITE 2378060...
  • Page 23 PARTS LIST Reference chart on page 24. minnkotamotors.com | 23 ©2015 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 24 PARTS LIST ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY PART NUMBER(S) PART NAME 2333101 NUT, 10-24 NYLOK 18-8 SS 2370832 C-CLIP, 3/8 LOW CLEARANCE SS 2370850 CABLE-KEEPER 2371981 WIPER, RETAINER 2372027 SPIKE, .75 X 40.4", 8' 2372007 SPIKE, .75 X 48.3", 10' SPIKE, .75" x 56.4", 12' 2372008 2372316 SHAFT, IDLER...
  • Page 25 COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT It is the intention of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. to be a responsible corporate citizen, operating in compliance with known and applicable environmental regulations, and a good neighbor in the communities where we make or sell our products. WEEE DIRECTIVE EU Directive 2002/96/EC “Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)”...
  • Page 26 COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 27 NOTES minnkotamotors.com | 27 ©2015 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 28 SHALLOW WATER ANCHOR MINN KOTA CONSUMER 121 Power Drive & TECHNICAL SERVICE. Mankato, MN 56001 P.O. Box 8129 Phone (800) 227-6433 Mankato, MN 56002 Fax (800) 527-4464 2377158 Rev P ECN 38127 06/17...

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