MINN KOTA EDGE Bow-mount Trolling Motor Installation Guide

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MINN KOTA EDGE Bow-Mount Trolling Motor User Manual

FEATURES

Specifications subject to change without notice.*This diagram is for reference only and may differ from your actual motor.

MOUNT INSTALLATION

TOOLS AND RESOURCES REQUIRED:

Phillips Screw Driver
Drill • 9/32” Drill Bit
7/16” Box End Wrench
A second person to help with the installation

Before you proceed, determine the desired mounting location for the motor. It is recommended that the motor be mounted as close to the center line of the boat as possible as seen below.CAUTION: Make sure the motor is mounted on a level surface and is not connected to a power source.
Verify the area under the chosen mounting location is clear and safe to drill through.
Place the motor on top of the desired mounting location while it is in the stowed position (for stow and deploy instructions, see “Stowing and Deploying the Motor” on p. 11).
Verify the motor rest is positioned far enough beyond the edge of the boat so that the motor clears all obstructions while deploying and stowing the motor.
Deploy the motor and remove the motor assembly from the mount by loosening the Steering Tension Knob and opening the door.WARNING:When raising or lowering motor, keep fingers clear of all hinge and pivot points and all moving parts.
Position the mount again in the stowed position.
Temporarily remove the Phillips screws that fasten the motor rest to the mounting bracket and remove the motor rest to expose the motor mounting hole pattern.
Determine the mounting hole pattern you wish to use from the illustration to the right. Using the mounting holes in the mount as your template, mark the top deck of the boat with a pencil or an erasable marker.
Remove the mount from the deck of the boat and drill the holes that you marked in the previous step using a 9/32” drill bit and drill. Be careful not to damage any wiring or critical features that may exist under the surface you are drilling through.
Place the mount on the deck of the boat again and verify the hold down strap is positioned 15 ¾” from the front of the bow mount as shown in the diagram.
Fasten the mount to the deck of the boat using the supplied ¼” – 20 X 2” bolts, washers and nuts. Tighten the stainless mount hardware securely but slowly to the deck of the boat using a 7/16” box end wrench. Tightening the stainless hardware too fast may result in galling and or seizing of the bolts and nuts.
Reinstall the motor rest using the six original ¼” Phillips screws.
Reinstall the motor assembly into the mount and securely tighten the steering tension knob.

BATTERY WIRING & INSTALLATION

BOAT RIGGING & PRODUCT INSTALLATION

For safety and compliance reasons, we recommend that you follow American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards when rigging your boat. Altering boat wiring should be completed by a qualified marine technician. 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. If your wire extension length is more than 25 feet, we recommend that you contact a qualified marine technician.

An over-current protection device (circuit breaker or fuse) must be used. Coast Guard requirements dictate that each ungrounded current-carrying conductor must be protected by a manually reset, trip-free circuit breaker or fuse. The type (voltage and current rating) of the fuse or circuit breaker must be sized accordingly to the trolling motor used. The table below gives recommended guidelines for circuit breaker sizing.

Reference:

United States Code of Federal Regulations: 33 CFR 183 – Boats and Associated Equipment ABYC E-11: AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats

CONDUCTOR GAUGE AND CIRCUIT BREAKER SIZING TABLE

This conductor and circuit breaker sizing table is only valid for the following assumptions:

No more than 3 conductors are bundled together inside of a sheath or conduit outside of engine spaces.
Each conductor has 105° C temp rated insulation.
No more than 5% voltage drop allowed at full motor power based on published product power requirements.

*Wire Extension Length refers to the distance from the batteries to the trolling motor leads.

SELECTING THE CORRECT BATTERIES

The motor will operate with any lead acid, deep cycle marine 12 volt battery/batteries. For best results, use a deep cycle, marine battery with at least a 105 ampere hour rating. Maintain battery at full charge. Proper care will ensure having battery power when you need it, and will signifi cantly improve the battery life. Failure to recharge lead-acid batteries (within 12-24 hours) is the leading cause of premature battery failure. Use a multi-stage charger to avoid overcharging. We off er a wide selection of chargers to fi t your charging needs. If you are using a crank battery to start a gasoline outboard, we recommend that you use a separate deep cycle marine battery/batteries for your Minn Kota trolling motor.

Advice Regarding Batteries:

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 extreme fi re danger.
It is highly recommended that a circuit breaker or fuse be used with this trolling motor. Refer to “Conductor Gauge and Circuit Breaker Sizing Table” in the previous section to find the appropriate circuit breaker or fuse for your motor. For motors requiring a 60-amp breaker, the Minn Kota MKR-19 60-amp circuit breaker is recommended.

CONNECTING THE BATTERIES

12 VOLT SYSTEMS:

Make sure that the motor is switched off (speed selector on “OFF” or “0”).
Connect positive ( + ) red lead to positive ( + ) battery terminal.
Connect negative ( – ) black lead to negative ( – ) battery terminal.
For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water.

CAUTION:For safety reasons, disconnect the motor from the battery/batteries when the motor is not in use or while the battery/batteries are being charged.

CONNECTING THE BATTERIES IN SERIES(IF REQUIRED FOR YOUR MOTOR)

24 VOLT SYSTEMS:

Make sure that the motor is switched off (speed selector on “0”).
Two 12 volt batteries are required.
The batteries must be wired in series, only as directed in wiring diagram, to provide 24 volts.a. Connect a connector cable to the positive ( + ) terminal of battery 1 and to the negative ( – ) terminal of battery 2.b. Connect positive ( + ) red lead to positive ( + ) terminal on battery 2.c. Connect negative ( – ) black lead to negative ( – ) terminal of battery 1.
For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water. If installing a leadwire plug, observe proper polarity and follow instructions in your boat owner’s manual. See wiring diagram on following pages.

CAUTION

For safety reasons, disconnect the motor from the battery or batteries when the motor is not in use or while the battery/batteries are being charged.
Improper wiring of 24/36 volt systems could cause battery explosion!
Keep leadwire wing nut connection tight and solid to battery terminals.
Locate battery in a ventilated compartment.

MOTOR WIRING DIAGRAM

NOTE: This is a universal, multi-voltage diagram. Double-check your motor’s voltage for proper connections. Over-Current Protection Devices not shown in this illustration.

USING AND ADJUSTING THE MOTOR

STOWING AND DEPLOYING THE MOTOR

WARNING:When raising or lowering the motor, keep fingers clear of all hinge and pivot points and all moving parts.

MOUNT FEATURES

The motor mount is designed to fold back and lock the motor fl at on the deck when not in use and to provide secure stowage for transport.
The pull grip and rope releases the lock bar, which automatically engages when the unit is lowered or raised into position. The pull grip and rope should be used to both lower and raise the unit.
The motor rest positions the lower unit as it comes in contact with the nose of the mount and guides it onto the motor rest.
The tube lock captures the motor shaft and keeps the lower unit centered on the motor rest.
The hold-down strap must be used to place pressure on the motor shaft to hold the lower unit tightly against the motor rest when stowed.
The pull grip and rope can be stored by placing the pull grip on top of the tube lock or into the rope stow slot on the control box of the motor.

TO DEPLOY THE MOTOR

Simply pull back and lift the motor off of the mount with the pull grip and rope. Lower the motor into the water using the pull grip and rope. The motor will lock into the deployed position automatically.

TO STOW THE MOTOR

Pull back and lift the motor out of the water with the pull grip and rope. Lower the lower unit onto the motor rest using the pull grip and rope. The motor will lock into the stowed position automatically. Wrap the hold-down strap over top of the motor shaft to secure the motor.

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE MOTOR

The propeller tip must be submerged at least 12” to avoid churning or agitation of surface water.

With the motor deployed, firmly grasp the outer shaft or control head and hold it steady.
Loosen the depth adjustment knob until the shaft slides freely.
Raise or lower the motor to the desired depth.
Turn the motor control head to the desired position.
Tighten depth adjustment knob to secure the motor in place.

ADJUSTING THE STEERING CABLE

The steering cable tension is pre-set at the factory but will, through normal use, need occasional adjustment.

Adjust the tension of the cables by turning the cable tension adjustment screw (Phillips pan-head screw) located near the bottom of the foot pedal, just under the steering cable cover.

Turn the screw clockwise to increase tension and counter-clockwise to decrease tension.

NOTE:If the cable becomes too loose, it may disengage the wrap drum in the control box or the pulley in the foot pedal.

CONTROLLING SPEED & STEERING WITH THE FOOT PEDAL

Most controls on the foot pedal are easy to operate by either foot or hand:

TO ADJUST MOTOR SPEED

Turn the speed knob clockwise to increase speed and counter-clockwise to decrease speed.

TO OPERATE THE MOTOR IN CONTINUOUS MODE

Press the Mom/Off /Con switch on the side of the pedal to the Con position.

TO OPERATE THE MOTOR IN MOMENTARY MODE

Press the Mom/Off /Con switch on the side of the pedal to the Mom position. A toe touch to the Momentary button on the foot pedal will now turn the motor on. Removing downward force on the Momentary button will turn the motor off .

TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT

Push the toe end of the foot pedal down to turn right and push the heel end of the foot pedal down to turn left. The indicator on the motor head shows the direction of the motor. The motor will not maintain its own heading. You must keep your foot on the pedal to control steering during operation.

TO REVERSE THE MOTOR

The motor always travels in the direction of the indicator. You can reverse the direction of the motor by turning the motor 180° from straight ahead.

CAUTION:

Switch the mom/off /con switch to “off ” when not in use. If the motor control is left on and the propeller rotation is blocked, severe motor damage can result.
Be sure to turn the motor off after each use.
For safety reasons, disconnect the motor from the battery/batteries when the motor is not in use or while the battery/batteries are being charged.

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

PROPELLER REPLACEMENT

TOOLS AND RESOURCES REQUIRED:

7/16” Box End Wrench
Screwdriver (optional)

CAUTION:Disconnect the motor from the battery before beginning any prop work or maintenance.

NOTE:The propeller on your motor may diff er from the one pictured.

Disconnect the motor from all sources of power prior to changing the propeller.
Hold the propeller and loosen the prop nut with pliers or a wrench.
Remove the prop nut and washer. If the drive pin is sheared or broken, you will need to hold the shaft stationary with a blade screwdriver pressed into the slot on the end of the shaft.
Turn the old prop to horizontal (as illustrated) and pull it straight off . If drive pin falls out, push it back in.
Align the new propeller with the drive pin.
Install the prop washer and prop nut.
Tighten the prop nut 1/4 turn past snug [25-35 inch lbs.] Do not over tighten as this can damage the prop.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

After use, the entire motor should be rinsed with freshwater, then wiped down with a cloth dampened with an aqueous based silicone spray. This series of motors is not equipped for saltwater exposure.
The propeller must be inspected and cleaned from weeds and fishing line after every use. Fishing line and weeds can get behind the prop, damage the seals and allow water to enter the motor.
Verify the prop nut is secure each time the motor is used.
To prevent accidental damage during transportation or storage, disconnect the battery whenever the motor is off of the water. For prolonged storage, lightly coat all metal parts with an aqueous based silicone spray.
For maximum battery life recharge the battery(s) as soon as possible after use. For maximum motor performance restore battery to full charge prior to use.
Keep battery terminals clean with fi ne sandpaper or emery cloth.
The propeller is designed to provide weed free operation with very high efficiency. 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 fi ne sandpaper.

TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

Motor fails to run or lacks power:
- Check battery connections for proper polarity.
- Make sure terminals are clean and corrosion free. Use fi ne sandpaper or emery cloth to clean terminals.
- Check battery water level. Add water if needed.
Motor loses power after a short running time:
- Check battery charge. If low, restore to full charge.
Motor is difficult to steer:
- Check steering cables for proper tension. Adjust as necessary.
You experience prop vibration during normal operation:
- Remove and rotate the prop 180°. See removal instructions in the Propeller Replacement Section.
Experiencing interference with your fishfinder:

PARTS DIAGRAM

COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

It is the intention of JOME to be a responsible corporate citizen, operating in compliance with known and applicable environmental regulations, and a good neighbor in the communities where we make or sell our products.

WEEE DIRECTIVE:

EU Directive 2002/96/EC “Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)” impacts most distributors, sellers, and manufacturers of consumer electronics in the European Union. The WEEE Directive requires the producer of consumer electronics to take responsibility for the management of waste from their products to achieve environmentally responsible disposal during the product life cycle.

WEEE compliance may not be required in your location for electrical & electronic equipment (EEE), nor may it be required for EEE designed and intended as fixed or temporary installation in transportation vehicles such as automobiles, aircraft, and boats. In some European Union member states, these vehicles are considered outside of the scope of the Directive, and EEE for those applications can be considered excluded from the WEEE Directive requirement.

This symbol (WEEE wheelie bin) on product indicates the product must not be disposed of with other household refuse. It must be disposed of and collected for recycling and recovery of waste EEE. Johnson Outdoors Inc. will mark all EEE products in accordance with the WEEE Directive. It is our goal to comply in the collection, treatment, recovery, and environmentally sound disposal of those products; however, these requirement do vary within European Union member states. 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.

DISPOSAL:

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.

Never dispose of battery in a garbage bin. Comply with the disposal directions of the manufacturer or his representative and dispose of them at the proper place of collection of your local town council.

WARNING:This product contains chemical(s) known to the state of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity.

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