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BATTERY INFORMATION
• Use a 12 volt group 24 deep cycle battery or smaller available at any
marine retail store or any battery retailer.
• Use only a marine sealed lead-acid or absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery.
Do not use a non-sealed battery.
• Disconnect battery when not in use.
• Do not transport kayak with battery.
• Do not mount anything to the battery box cover.
• Do not use battery box for storage of anything but battery.
• Battery should be installed and charged by adults only.
• WARNING: Risk of explosive gas mixture. Never smoke, strike a match,
or cause a spark in the vicinity of battery.
• Before making any connections to batteries in confined space (such as this
kayak's battery box/compartment) allow it to air out for 15 minutes.
• When connecting cables, always connect the red positive ( + ) wires to the red
positive ( + ) terminal on the battery and the black negative ( - ) wires
to the black negative ( - ) terminal on the battery.
• As a general on the water estimate, the Predator XL 12 volt motor will pull 45
amps at full speed. The actual ampere draw is subject to your particular
environmental conditions and operation requirements. Maintain battery
at full charge. Proper care will ensure having battery power when you need
it, and will significantly improve the battery life. Failure to recharge lead-acid
batteries (within 12-24 hours) is the leading cause of premature
battery failure. Use a variable rate charger to avoid overcharging.
RECHARGING OF BATTERY
• Follow instructions on your battery charger.
• It is strongly recommended to remove the battery from the boat during re-
charging and transport. If you charge the battery while it is in the craft, be sure
to have the battery compartment open and the battery well ventilated.
• Unplug the charger before connecting the battery to the charger.
• WARNING: Be sure that all electrical connections are not in contact with
water as this could result in shock or electrocution.
MAXIMIZER/DEPTH FINDER INTERFERENCE
The built-in Maximizer's solid state electronics create pulse width modulation to
provide longer running time and extended battery life. With the Predator XL's
Minn Kota Console Maximizer speed control, you may, in single battery ap-
plications, experience some interference in your depth finder display due to RF
(radio Frequency) or electrical interference. It is recommended to use a separate
battery to power your fish finder. The Minn Kota console includes an internal
shelf for battery storage.
MAINTENANCE
1. After use, the motor unit should be rinsed with fresh water, then wiped
down with a cloth dampened with an aqueous based silicone spray.
2. The propeller must be cleaned of weeds and fishing line. The line can get
behind the prop, wear away the seals and allow water to enter the motor.
Check this after every 20 hours of operation.
3. Before each use, check to see that the prop nut is secure.
4. To prevent accidental damage during transporting or storage, disconnect
the battery whenever the motor is off of the water. For prolonged storage,
lightly coat the metal parts with an aqueous based silicone spray.
5. For maximum performance, restore battery to full charge before each use.
6. Keep battery terminals clean with fine sandpaper or emery cloth.
7. In order to prevent corrosion and maximize conductivity, apply a dielectric
grease to the plugs, receptacles, USB ports and battery terminals after every
use. Dielectric grease is available at most hardware or automotive stores.
8. To maintain this top performance, the leading edge of the blades must be
kept smooth. If they are rough or nicked from use, restore to smooth by
sanding with fine sandpaper.
PROPELLER REPLACEMENT
• Replacement propellers are available at most marine retailers or at any
Minn Kota Authorized Dealer. The replacement you need is MKP-2, part
number: 01.1315.0615 (Power Prop MKP-2).
• Disconnect the motor from the battery before beginning any prop work.
• Hold the propeller and loosen the prop nut with a pliers 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 screwdriver
blade pressed into the slot on the end of the shaft.
• Turn the old prop to horizontal and pull it
straight off. If the drive pin falls out,
push it back in.
• Align new propeller with drive pin.
• Install prop washer and prop nut.
• Tighten prop nut 1/4 turn past snug. [25-35 inch lbs.]
• Damaged prop can cause excess noise and vibration.
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Slot End
Weedless Propeller
Prop nut
Washer
Drive pin
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