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MINN KOTA PowerDrive 45 series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 POWERDRIVE BOW-MOUNT TROLLING MOTOR OWNER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Serial Number

    Countless hours of research and testing provide you the Minn Kota advantage that can truly take you “Anywhere. Anytime.” We don’t believe in shortcuts. We are Minn Kota. And we are never done helping you catch more fish.

  • Page 3: Safety Considerations

    WARNING You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. We have designed your Minn Kota product to be an accurate and reliable tool that will enhance boat operation and improve your ability to catch fish. This product does not relieve you from the responsibility for safe operation of your boat.

  • Page 4: Know Your Boat

    KNOW YOUR BOAT Port Starboard Inboard Outboard Keel Port Starboard Gunwale Transom Stern Gunwale Stern Hull...
  • Page 5 FEATURES Indicator Panel Push-to-Test Depth Collar Knob Battery Meter Adjustable Depth Collar Steering Housing Tilt Lock Lever Deploy-Assist Lever Lifetime Warranty Flexible Composite Shaft Low Profile Foot Pedal Latch Collar Cool Quiet Power Motor Propeller NOTE: Specifications subject to change without notice. This diagram is for reference only and may differ from your actual motor.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Your new PowerDrive comes with everything you’ll need to directly install it to the boat. This motor can be directly mounted to the boat or coupled with a Minn Kota quick release bracket for ease of mounting and removal. For installation with a quick release bracket, refer to the installation instructions provided with the bracket.
  • Page 7 INSTALLING THE POWERDRIVE MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS It is recommended that the motor be mounted as close to the centerline of the boat as possible. Make sure the area under the mounting location is clear to drill holes and install nuts and washers. Make sure the motor rest is positioned far enough beyond the edge of the boat.
  • Page 8 INSTALLING THE POWERDRIVE c. Remove the Right Sideplate. d. Swing the Left Sideplate out and away from the Base Extrusion. Base Extrusion Right Sideplate Left Sideplate e. Make sure that the Power Cables from the battery are disconnected, or that the breaker, Power Cables if equipped, is "off".
  • Page 9 INSTALLING THE POWERDRIVE ITEM(S) NEEDED #4 x 6 g. When the motor is in the deployed position, make sure that the Shaft is 1-1/2" out past the Gunwale of the boat. The lower unit, when stowed and deployed must not encounter any obstructions. h.
  • Page 10 INSTALLING THE POWERDRIVE ITEM(S) NEEDED #2 x 6 #3 x 6 Place a Flat Washer (Item #2) and then a Nylock 1/4-20 x 3 1/2" Screw Nut (Item #3) at the end of each screw as shown and secure. Make sure all hardware is secure. Rubber Washer NOTE: To prevent seizing of the stainless steel...
  • Page 11 ROUTING UNIVERSAL SONAR o. Replace the four sideplate screws using a #3 or #2 Phillips screwdriver. Two of these screws will be located on each side of the mount. Sideplate Screw ITEM(S) NEEDED #17 x 5 #10 x 1 p. Take the Foot Pedal (Item #10) and turn it over. Put a Foot Pedal Pad (Item #17) in each of the pad locations.
  • Page 12 Control Head. The i-Pilot system does not need an external wired connection. If a connection is present, it is to connect the Universal Sonar. Please follow the Minn Kota recommendations on routing the cables to optimize mobility and maximize functionality. The routing will be the same regardless of the number of cables present. Use the following instructions to properly route cables.
  • Page 13 The Universal Sonar Cable may not be long enough to reach the fish finder. If the cable length does not reach the desired fish finder installation location, a 14.5’ extension cable is available. Minn Kota recommends using the MKR-US2-11. a. Place the motor in the stowed position.

  • Page 14: Battery & Wiring Installation

    CA UTION These guidelines apply to general rigging to support your Minn Kota motor. Powering multiple motors or additional electrical devices from the same power circuit may impact the recommended conductor gauge and circuit breaker size. If you are using wire longer than that provided with your unit, follow the conductor gauge and circuit breaker sizing table below.

  • Page 15: Selecting The Correct Batteries

    Minn Kota recommends using Minn Kota brand chargers to recharge the batteries connected to your Minn Kota trolling motor, as they have been engineered to work with motors that include a bonding wire.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Batteries

    CONNECTING THE BATTERIES The negative (-) connection must be connected to the negative terminal of the same battery that the trolling motor negative lead connects to. In the diagrams below this battery is labeled “Low Side” Battery. Connecting to any other trolling motor battery will input positive voltage into the “ground”...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Batteries In Series

    CONNECTING THE BATTERIES IN SERIES 36 Volt Systems CONNECTING THE BATTERIES IN SERIES Three 12 volt batteries are required. The batteries must be wired in series, only as directed in wiring diagram, to provide 36 volts. (IF REQUIRED FOR YOUR MOTOR) 1.

  • Page 18: Motor Wiring Diagram

    Motor Wiring DiagraM POWERDRIVE The following Motor Wiring Diagram applies to all PowerDrive models that do not come factory installed with AutoPilot or i-Pilot. CoPilot and Universal Sonar are optional features that may come factory installed. CoPilot can be installed as an after market accessory.

  • Page 19: Powerdrive With Autopilot

    POWERDRIVE WITH AUTOPILOT POWERDRIVE WITH AUTOPILOT The following Motor Wiring Diagram applies to all PowerDrive models that come factory installed with AutoPilot. CoPilot and Universal Sonar are optional features that may come factory installed. CoPilot can be installed as an after market accessory. Fuse Brown Green...

  • Page 20: Powerdrive With I-Pilot

    POWERDRIVE WITH -PILOT POWERDRIVE WITH i-PILOT The following Motor Wiring Diagram applies to all PowerDrive models that come factory installed with i-Pilot. Universal Sonar is an optional feature that may come factory installed. i-Pilot Brown Fuse Accessory Ground Black M- Attachment Brown Control Head...

  • Page 21: Using & Adjusting The Motor

    USING & ADJUSTING THE MOTOR MOUNT FEATURES Become familiar with the features of the motor to maximize the capabilities this product offers. Deploy-Assist Lever Depth Collar Latch Collar Lower Unit Shaft Steering Housing Depth Collar Knob Mount Ramp Push-to-Test Battery Meter Indicator Panel Tilt Lock Lever Depth Collar &...

  • Page 22: Stowing And Deploying The Motor

    ADjUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE MOTOR Tilt Lock Lever The Tilt Lock Lever is located at the base of the mount opposite of the Lower Unit. The Tilt Lock Lever is used to unlatch the Steering Housing from the stowed position so the motor can be tilted, pulled upwards and stowed. Mount Ramp The Mount Ramp functions to hold the Lower Unit in place when the motor is stowed.
  • Page 23 ADjUSTING THE LATCH COLLAR a. With the motor in the deployed position, locate Shaft the Depth Collar on the Shaft above the Steering Housing. Depth Collar Depth Collar Knob b. While holding the Shaft, loosen the Depth Collar Knob until the Shaft can slide up and down freely. WARNING The Control Head will create a pinch point if the Depth Collar Knob is loosened and the Control Head slides to the top of the...
  • Page 24 INSTALLING AN ExTERNAL TRANSDUCER c. Rotate the Latch Collar so it fits comfortably within the hold of the Deploy Assist Lever. d. Re-tighten the screw to secure the Latch Collar Screw in place. Latch Collar Installing an External Transducer Your trolling motor may be pre-installed with a Universal Sonar transducer system. For compatibility and more information on Universal Sonar.
  • Page 25 ADjUSTING THE LOWER UNIT FOR A SECURE STOW Adjusting the Lower Unit for a Secure Stow When the Motor is stowed, the Lower Unit should rest on the Mount Ramp, a part of the Motor Mount. It is recommended to secure the motor using the following instructions to avoid damage to the motor and shaft from vibrations during transport.

  • Page 26: Using The Foot Pedal

    The foot pedal is used to operate the motor, and controls on the foot pedal are easy to operate by either foot or hand. The motor can also be controlled by an i-Pilot remote, or a compatible Minn Kota remote if applicable. Please refer to the i-Pilot or compatible remote manual on how the remote controls the motor.
  • Page 27 CONTROLLING SPEED & STEERING WITH THE FOOT PEDAL Steering in Reverse NOTE: The motor will not auto correct to drive straight. The propeller always turns in the forward direction. You can reverse the direction of thrust by turning the motor 180°. WARNING You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel.
  • Page 28 AUTOPILOT AUTOPILOT CONTROLS Your PowerDrive may be purchased with factory installed AutoPilot. The Minn Kota AutoPilot ™ uses a magnetic compass and microprocessor chip to keep the trolling motor pointed in the direction you want to go. Each time the wind or water current moves the boat off course, the AutoPilot senses the change and steers itself back to the original heading.
  • Page 29 CONTROLLING AUTOPILOT CONTROLLING AUTOPILOT Toggle AutoPilot On/Off When the AutoPilot is on and the trolling motor is pulled out of the water to the stow position, the steering motor will continue to run. Turn off the AutoPilot switch to stop the steering motor. If the switch is left on, the steering motor will shut off automatically after 10 seconds.

  • Page 30: Service And Maintenance

    SERVICE & MAINTENANCE PROPELLER REPLACEMENT TOOLS AND RESOURCES REQUIRED • 1/2” Open End Wrench • Flat Blade Screwdriver INSTALLATION a. Disconnect the motor from all sources of power prior to changing the propeller. Drive Pin Armature Shaft b. Hold the propeller and loosen the Prop Nut with a pliers or a wrench.

  • Page 31: General Maintenance

    GENERAL MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE • After use, the entire motor should be rinsed with freshwater. This series of motors is not equipped for saltwater exposure. • The composite shaft requires periodic cleaning and lubrication for proper retraction and deployment. A coating of an aqueous based silicone spray will improve operation.

  • Page 32: Environmental Compliance Statement

    Minn Kota motors are not subject to the disposal regulations EAG-VO (electric devices directive) that implements the WEEE directive. Nevertheless never dispose of your Minn Kota motor in a garbage bin but at the proper place of collection of your local town council.

  • Page 33: Fcc Compliance

    FCC COMPLIANCE FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 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. Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 34: Parts Diagram & Parts List

    45/50/55/70 LBS THRUST - 12/24 VOLT - 48”/54”/60” SHAFT The parts diagram and parts list provides Minn Kota® WEEE compliance disassembly instructions. For more information about where you should dispose of your waste equipment for recycling and recovery and/or your European Union member state requirements, please contact your dealer or distributor from which your product was purchased.
  • Page 35 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST Motor Parts List Assembly Part # Description Quantity 2770202 COVER KIT, POWERDRIVE *i-PILOT COVER & DECALS ONLY* 2106046 MTR ASY US2.5 24V 3.62 70# *FRESHWATER* *60"* *UNIVERSAL SONAR* 2097090 MTR ASY 12V 3.62 VS FW 55# *FRESHWATER* *54"* 2107098 MTR ASY US2.5 12V 3.62"...
  • Page 36 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST Item Part # Description Quantity 2065400 WIRE INSULATOR-LGE 1-3/4,BLUE *FRESHWATER* 2033400 SCREW-#10-24 X 1-3/4 PPH Z/P *FRESHWATER* 2013110 NUT-HEX #10-24 UNC-2B (ZCP) *FRESHWATER* 2211415 CABLE-EXTENSION, PD/AP 110" *US2 ONLY* 2218200 FUSE HOLDER ASSEMBLY *FRESHWATER* 2375400 SHRINK TUBE-1/4OD X 1-3/4 *FRESHWATER* 2052510 CABLE CLAMP, 3/16", NYLON...
  • Page 37 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST Item Part # Description Quantity 738-036 BRUSH PLATE 3.625 975-032 SPRING - COMPRESSION 3.25 975-040 SPRING - TORSION 3.625 701-041 O-RING MEDIUM 3.25 701-008 THRU BOLT O-RING 3.25 701-007 O-RING 3.25 *45LB THRUST* 337-036 GASKET 701-039 O-RING SMALL 3.25 701-081...
  • Page 38 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST POWERDRIVE STEERING HOUSING Steering Housing Parts Diagram...
  • Page 39 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST Steering Housing Parts List Assembly Part # Description Quantity DRIVE HOUSING ASSY, PD 2771826 Item Part # Description Quantity 2307050 MOTOR DR.HSG PD/AP 12,24V 2302541 CASE-UPPER,ALUM,FW,PAINTED 2302561 CASE-LOWER, ALUM, FW, PAINTED 2303408 SCREW-#8-32 TYPE F TORX PH SS 2308601 BREATHER FILTER, DR.HOUSING ✖...
  • Page 40 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST POWERDRIVE FOOT PEDAL Foot Pedal Parts Diagram...
  • Page 41 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST Foot Pedal Parts List Assembly Part # Description Quantity FOOT PEDAL ASSEMBLY, PD 2994727 BAG ASY-TERROVA/V2,RUB.BUMPERS 2994859 Item Part # Description Quantity 2300275 COVER-SPEED SELECTOR,PD FP,BLK 2302100 SCREW-#6-20 X 1/2 THD CUTS 2302730 SPRING-LONG-UPPER PEDAL 2302732 SPRING-LOWER PEDAL S/S 2303725...
  • Page 42 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST POWERDRIVE MOUNT Mount Parts Diagram 398 400 394 396 370 372...
  • Page 43 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST Mount Parts List Assembly Part # Description Quantity 2994864 BAG ASSEMBLY - (BOLT, NUT, WASHERS) 2884058 CONTROL BOARD-24V V2 W AP W/SHRNK *AUTOPILOT* 2884055 CONTROL BRD-12V V2 W/O AP W/SHRNK 2884057 CONTROL BOARD-12V V2 W/AP W/SHRNK *AUTOPILOT* 2884056 CONTROL BRD-24V V2 W/O AP W/SHRNK Item...
  • Page 44 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST Item Part # Description Quantity 2303970 SIDEPLATE-RIGHT PD MK *FRESHWATER* 2303971 SIDEPLATE-RIGHT, PONTOON 2303975 SIDEPLATE-LEFT PD MK *FRESHWATER* 2303976 SIDEPLATE-LEFT, PONTOON 2991284 COIL CORD W/STRAIN RLF,PD 60" 2991280 COIL CRD W/STRN RLF, PD 48"/54" 2991283 COIL CORD W/STRN RLF, PD 48"/54"...

  • Page 45: Recommended Accessories

    Stop buying new batteries and start taking care of the ones you’ve got. Many chargers can actually damage your battery over time – creating shorter run times and shorter overall life. Digitally controlled Minn Kota chargers are designed to provide the fastest charge that protect and extend battery life.

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