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Master User Manual for
Bowmount
CoPilot™
PowerDrive™
Saltwater
Trolling Motors
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note
do not return your minn kota motor to
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your retailer
our retailer is not authorized
to repair or replace this unit
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service by
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: 1-800-227-6433
calling minn kota at
1-507-345-4623;
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returning your motor to the minn kota fac
tory
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service center
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sending or taking your motor to any minn kota
authorized service center on enclosed list
please include proof of purchase
ber and purchase date for warranty service
with any of the above options
serial number
purchase date
PLEASE THOROUGHLY READ THIS USER MANU-
AL. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND HEED ALL
SAFETY & CAUTIONARY NOTICES BELOW. USE OF
THIS MOTOR IS ONLY PERMITTED FOR PERSONS
THAT HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THESE USER
INSTRUCTIONS. MINORS MAY USE THIS MOTOR ONLY
UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION.
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ou may obtain
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serial num
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RIPTIDE SP
Power Drive
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CoPilot
Limited Warranty
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Summary of Contents for MINN KOTA Riotide SP
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
• sending or taking your motor to any minn kota authorized service center on enclosed list please include proof of purchase serial num ber and purchase date for warranty service... -
Page 2: Feature Information
COPILOT REMOTE Decrease Speed Increase Speed Steer Left Steer Right Prop ON/OFF COPILOT RECEIVER Corded Footpedal Plug Learn Button Trolling Motor Plug Specifications subject to change without notice. - Page 3 Depth / Drive Collar Tilt Lock Lever Allows Easy Grip Glide Lever Retraction To Storage Position Maximizer / Permanently Sealed Electronics Flexible Lifetime Warranty Composite Shaft Advanced Saltwater Corrosion Protection: Copilot 3-mil acrylic paint Transmitter E-coated epoxy Chromate conversion coat 7-step cleaning process Premium marine alloy Cool Running...
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Page 4: Installation
INSTALLATION: • Make sure the mount is positioned so that the shaft is out beyond the rub strip of the We recommend that you have another person boat by 1 1/2”. The lower unit, as it is lowered help with this procedure. Tools required: 7/16” into the water or raised into the boat, must not wrench, #3 phillips screwdriver and electric encounter any obstructions. -
Page 5: Operation
TO STOW: Push down to release tilt lock lever Grip Glide Lever and raise the motor by pulling up on the composite shaft or control head. Pull the motor toward the stern until it rests securely on the ramp and the Grip Glide Lever captures the collar. -
Page 6: Cautions
Never connect the (+) and the (–) terminals of the battery together. Take care that no metal object can fall onto the battery and short the terminals. 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. -
Page 7: Battery Connection
BATTERY CONNECTION: 12 Volt Systems: RT55 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. -
Page 8: Wiring Diagram
12-24 VOLT MODELS THIS IS A UNIVERSAL MULTI-VOLTAGE DIAGRAM. DOUBLE CHECK YOUR MOTORS VOLTAGE FOR PROPER CONNECTIONS Over-Current Protection Devices not shown in illustrations. RED M+ CONTROL BOARD BLACK M- BATTERY GAUGE BLACK BLACK UNIVERSAL SONAR 2 EXTENSION WIRE WHITE STEERING MOTOR RED B+ BLACK B-... -
Page 9: Transducer
4. For maximum performance, restore battery to full charge before each use. Unless you are using a power panel or MINN KOTA battery charger, disconnect the trolling motor when charging the battery. 5. The composite shaft requires periodic cleaning and lubrication for proper retraction and deployment. -
Page 10: Propeller Replacement
PROPELLER REPLACEMENT: WEEDLESS PROPELLER • Disconnect motor from battery prior to changing the propeller. ANODE / NUT • Hold the propeller and loosen the anode/ nut with a wrench. • Remove anode/nut and washer. If the SLOT drive pin is sheared/broken, you will need to hold the shaft steady with a screw- driver blade pressed into the slot on the end of the shaft. -
Page 11: Feature Information
COPILOT™ FEATURES • Wireless control for PowerDrive and AutoPilot motors with the round plug. • Functions include steering (right/left), prop on / off, and speed control. • Remote allows motor to be controlled from anywhere in the boat. • Quick-release rod mounts allow quick and easy transfer of remote from rod to rod. •... -
Page 12: Adding/Removing Remotes
Adding / Removing remotes • To “learn” the ID number of additional remotes, follow these steps: 1.) Press and hold the LEARN button located on the side of the receiver (receiver will emit a continuous tone.) A small blunt object must be used to depress the LEARN button ( pen or screwdriver.) 2.) Press any button on the remote (receiver will beep 4 times confirming that it has “learned”... -
Page 13: Misc. Information
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION • The five buttons are for PROP ON/OFF, STEER LEFT, STEER RIGHT, INCREASE SPEED AND DECREASE SPEED. • Pressing the PROP ON/OFF button will turn the propeller on or off. The button does not need to be held down. (Press the button once to turn the motor ON;... -
Page 14: General Operation
GENERAL OPERATION Using the CoPilot with a corded foot pedal When the foot pedal’s MOM-CON switch is in the CON position or when the Momentary On switch is held, the receiver WILL NOT RESPOND to any remote commands. When remote commands are received, the receiver will emit an audio chirp. - Page 15 OCCURS IN OCCURS IN OCCURS IN OCCURS IN AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO WHAT CONDITION CAUSE IT WHAT CONDITION CAUSE IT WHAT CONDITION CAUSE IT WHAT CONDITION CAUSE IT WHICH AUDIO WHICH AUDIO WHICH AUDIO WHICH AUDIO PATTERN PATTERN PATTERN PATTERN MODE MODE MODE...
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Page 16: Technical Assistance
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Do not take your CoPilot receiver or remote to your dealer or to a Minn Kota Authorized Service Center for repair or replacement. The CoPilot remote has no field replaceable or user serviceable parts, (other than battery replacement). -
Page 17: Faq's
FCC DISCLAIMER Compliance Statement ( Part 15.19 ) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. -
Page 18: Limited Warranty
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... -
Page 19: 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 20: Conductor Gauge And Circuit Breaker Sizing Table
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. - Page 21 : 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...
- Page 22 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.
- Page 23 RT55/SP 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 55 LBS THRUST European Union member state requirements, please contact your dealer or distributor from which 12 VOLT your product was purchased.
- Page 24 PARTS LIST PARTS LIST...
- Page 26 Minn Kota accessories available for your motor. OnBoard Chargers Portable Chargers Quick Release Brackets Stabilizer Kits Circuit Breakers Visit our website at www.minnkotamotors.com © 2010 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. P/N 2307113 REV. L ECN 33016 3-11...
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