RIPTIDE CE Master User Manual for NOTE: Do not return your Minn Kota motor to your retailer. Your RIPTIDE retailer is not authorized to repair or replace this unit. You may obtain service by: TRANSOM • calling Minn Kota at 1-800-227-6433 or 1-507-345-4623;...
INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT: Install the motor on the transom of the boat. Be sure to tighten the clamp screws securely. Tilt Lock Button Transom Stop Pin Clamp Screws CAUTION: OVER-TIGHTENING THE CLAMP SCREWS CAN DAMAGE THE BRACKET.
Attention: •Avoid running your motor with the propeller outside of the water. This may result in injuries from the rotating propeller. •It is recommended to set the speed selector to zero and place the motor in the deployed position prior to con- necting power cables.
OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT: Stowing and Deploying Your Motor: There are 2 methods for stowing your motor for travel: Horizontal Stow: Loosen the steering tension knob, grab the back of the motor head or the motor shaft, while lifting up, tilt the motor into the boat (the motor must be lifted approximately 1/2”...
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OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT CONT’D: Tilt and Extension Handle Operation: Your TRAXXIS trolling motor features 7 usable handle tilt positions…45°, 30°, and 15° up and down from the 0° (horizon- tal) position. To use the down positions, you must first press the release button located on the left underside of the pivot handle.
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OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT CONT’D: Steering Tension Adjustment: The steering tension can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the steering tension knob for the desired steering tension. Depth Adjustment The Quick Release Depth Collar can easily be adjusted by opening the lever arm to release to depth collar, sliding it to the desired depth, and then closing the lever arm again.
This would immediately lead to a short and utmost fire danger. Recommendation: Use battery boxes and covered battery terminal clamps like Minn Kota accessory #MK-BC-1. These motors are equipped with a “push to test” battery gauge. The LED provides an accurate display of the remaining charge in the battery.
BATTERY CONNECTION 12 Volt Systems: 1. Make sure that the motor is switched off (speed selector on “0”). 2. Connect positive (+) red lead to positive (+) battery terminal. 3. Connect negative (–) black lead to negative (–) battery terminal. 4.
12-24 VOLT 5 SPEED MODELS THIS IS A UNIVERSAL MULTI-VOLTAGE DIAGRAM. DOUBLE CHECK YOUR MOTORS VOLTAGE FOR PROPER CONNEC- TIONS Over-Current Protection Devices not shown in illustrations. FIVE SPEED SWITCH INTERRUPTEUR A CING VITESSES BLACK BLACK M - WHITE RED B+ YELLOW BLACK M - MOTOR...
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12-24-36 VOLT VARIABLE SPEED MODELS THIS IS A UNIVERSAL MULTI-VOLTAGE DIAGRAM. DOUBLE CHECK YOUR MOTORS VOLTAGE FOR PROPER CONNEC- TIONS Over-Current Protection Devices not shown in illustrations. CONTROL BOARD BLACK SPEED ADJUSTMENT KNOB BATTERY GAUGE RED B+ BLACK B- BLACK 12V BATT 1 MOTOR 12V BATT 1...
PROPELLER REPLACEMENT: CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MOTOR • Disconnect motor from battery prior to changing the FROM THE BATTERY BEFORE BEGINNING propeller. ANY PROP WORK OR MAINTENANCE. • Hold the propeller and loosen the anode/nut with a wrench. • Remove anode/nut and washer. If the drive pin is Weedless Propeller Slot End sheared/broken, you will need to hold the shaft steady...
The following specifications are for general guidelines only: CAUTION: 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.
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: Avertissement : Ces directives s'appliquent au gréement générale à l'appui de votre moteur Minn Kota. Alimenter plusieurs moteurs ou des dispositifs électriques supplémentaires depuis le même circuit de puissance peut influencer la taille recommandée de la jauge du conducteur et disjoncteur. Si vous utilisez fil plus long que celui fourni avec votre unité, suivre le conducteur jauge et le disjoncteur dimensionnement...
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AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS Minn Kota has over 300 authorized service centers in the United States and Canada where you can purchase parts or get your products repaired. Please visit www.minnkotamotors.com and click on “Service Center Locator” under the “Service” tab to locate a service center in your area.
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RT80/T This page provides MinnKota® WEEE compliance disassembly instructions. For more information about where you should dispose of your waste equipment for recycling and recovery and/or your 80 LBS THRUST European Union member state requirements, please contact your dealer or distributor from which 24 VOLT your product was purchased.
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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.
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To obtain warranty service in the U.S., the motor or part er’s Minn Kota® trolling motor is free from defects in mate- believed to be defective, and proof of original purchase...
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