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SYSTEM COMPONENTS COPILOT RIPTIDE ST REMOTE High Speed Bypass Decrease Speed AutoPilot ON/OFF Steer Left Increase Speed Steer Right Prop ON/OFF COPILOT RIPTIDE ST RECEIVER Preinstalled in sideplate Side Plate Cover Preinstalled Learn Button Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Depth / Drive Collar Fall away motor ramps Factory installed CoPilot Maximizer / Permanently Sealed Electronics Wireless remote Lifetime Warranty Flexible Composite Shaft Cool Running Permanent Magnet Motor Weedless Wedge Propeller Auto Pilot Indicator functional on equipped motors only Push Button Battery Gauge System Ready Indicator Tilt Lock Lever Allows Easy Retraction To Storage Position...
INSTaLLaTION Of ThE RIPTIDE ST: We recommend that you have another person help with this procedure. Tools required: 7/16” wrench, #3 phillips screw- driver and electric drill with a 9/32” bit. 1. Remove the four sideplate screws. Remove the right sideplate and swing the left sideplate out and away from the base extrusion.
attention: •Avoid running your motor with the propeller outside of the water. This may result in injuries from the rotat- ing propeller. •It is recommended to set the speed selector to zero and place the motor in the deployed position prior to connecting power cables.
GENERaL: System Ready (green): The motor is equipped with a system ready indicator. Indicator light will be on when motor is deployed and power is applied to the motor. When the motor is properly stowed the indicator light will go off indicating all power has been turned off to the motor.
aUTOPILOT™ CONTROLS: AUTOPILOT ON EQUIPPED MOTORS ONLY The MINNKOTA AutoPilot uses a magnetic compass and a 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.
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. The motor is equipped with a battery gauge. This LED gauge provides an accurate display of the remaining charge in the battery.
BaTTERY CONNECTION a. Connect a connector cable to positive (+) terminal of battery 1 and to negative (–) terminal of battery 2. 12 Volt Systems: b. Connect a connector cable to positive (+) terminal of battery 1. Make sure that the motor is switched off (speed selector on “0”). 2 and to negative (–) terminal of battery 3.
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.
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é. Les spécifi cations suivantes sont uniquement des directives générales :" "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 infl...
ThIS IS a UNIVERSaL MULTI-VOLTaGE DIaGRaM. DOUBLE ChECk YOUR MOTORS VOLTaGE fOR PROPER CONNECTIONS Over-Current Protection Devices not shown in illustrations. ACCESSORY PLUG STEERING MOTOR BATTERY GAUGE WHITE BLACK COMPASS BLACK ACCESSORY PLUG BLACK M- AUTOPILOT INDICATOR, RED RED M+ SYSTEM READY INDICATOR, GREEN REED SWITCH RED B+...
PROPELLER REPLaCEMENT: WEEDLESS • Disconnect motor from battery prior to changing the PROPELLER propeller. • Hold the propeller and loosen the prop nut with a pliers ANODE / NUT or a wrench. • Remove prop nut and washer. If the drive pin is sheared/ broken, you will need to hold the shaft steady with a SLOT screwdriver blade pressed into the slot on the end of the...
• Functions include steering (right/left), prop (on/off), AutoPilot (on/off), high speed bypass, and speed control. • Receiver mounts into the right side plate of the Riptide ST motor for seamless installation. • Remote allows motor to be controlled from anywhere in the boat.
Using the CoPilot with the corded foot pedal • The CoPilot Riptide ST and corded foot pedal can be used for motor control simultaneously. • The corded foot pedal and CoPilot remote operate on a first in line priority basis. If a button is pressed and held down on the foot pedal and a button with the same function is then press on the remote, the foot pedal will have priority.
• Multiple functions can be done at the same time. For instance AutoPilot can be turned on or off at the same time speed is being adjusted on the foot pedal. If the momentary button is being held down on the corded foot pedal, steering adjustments can be made at the same time from the remote.
Modes” section. Do not take your CoPilot receiver or remote to your dealer or to a Minn Kota Authorized Service Center for repair or replace- ment. The CoPilot remote has no field replaceable or user serviceable parts, (other than battery replacement). For service/...
Under normal use and conditions, the battery should last for at least two regular fishing seasons. q. Where can I purchase additional remotes? a. Through any regular Minn Kota retail outlet. fCC DISCLaIMER Compliance Statement ( Part 15.19 ) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Minn Kota motors are not subject to the disposal regulations EAG-vO (electric devices directive) that imple- ments 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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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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RT112/ST 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 112 LBS ThRUST European Union member state requirements, please contact your dealer or distributor from which 36 VOLT / 52 aMPS your product was purchased.
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Please use the correct part numbers from the parts model serial list. Payment for any parts ordered from the MINN KOTA parts department, may be by cash, personal check, Discover Card, MasterCard or vISA. To order, call 1-800-227-6433 or FAX 1-800-527-4464. Item...
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Fuera de los Estados Unidos, consultar la lista anexa para ubicar el Centro de servicio autorizado MINN KOTA. No dejar de incluir el número del MODELO y el número de SERIE del motor para el cual se solicitan las piezas. Usar siempre los números de pieza correctos indicados en la lista de piezas.
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