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Garmin FORCE KRAKEN User Manual

Garmin FORCE KRAKEN
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FORCE
®
KRAKEN TROLLING MOTOR
Owner’s Manual

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Garmin FORCE KRAKEN Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGarmin
ModelFORCE KRAKEN
CategoryEngine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started

Adjusting the Depth of the Trolling Motor

Procedure for setting the operational depth of the trolling motor by adjusting its collar.

Deploying and Stowing the Trolling Motor

Step-by-step guides for deploying the motor from stowed and stowing from deployed positions.

Trolling Motor Display and Calibration

Trolling Motor Display Panel Overview

Description of the display panel on the trolling motor mount showing key information.

Status Indicator Lights

Explanation of the LED indicators on the motor and their meanings for motor status.

Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass

Procedure to calibrate the internal compass for autopilot features.

Setting the Bow Offset

Aligning the trolling motor with the boat's centerline for accurate directional control.

Connectivity and Remote Control

Connecting to a Garmin Chartplotter

Instructions for wirelessly connecting the trolling motor to a compatible chartplotter.

Remote Control Setup and Operation

Installing batteries, attaching lanyard, and overview of remote control buttons.

Remote Control Screen and Navigation

Understanding the remote control screen elements and navigating its menus.

Remote Control Calibration and Pairing

Steps for calibrating the remote for gestures and pairing it with the trolling motor.

Foot Pedal Operation and Setup

Foot Pedal Controls and Functions

Detailed explanation of the functions for each control on the foot pedal.

Foot Pedal Setup and Indicators

Installing batteries, pairing the pedal, and understanding its status indicator.

Core Trolling Motor Operations

Propeller Control and Speed Adjustment

Procedures for turning the propeller on/off and adjusting motor speed.

Maintaining Speed and Heading

Using cruise control and heading hold to maintain desired speed and direction.

Position Holding and Gesture Controls

Using anchor lock to maintain position and gesture controls for adjustments.

Waypoint Management

Creating, navigating, viewing, editing, and deleting waypoints.

Route Management

Creating, navigating, viewing, editing, and deleting routes.

Track Management

Saving, clearing, navigating, and managing active and saved tracks.

Navigation Procedures

Using GPS to navigate to waypoints, routes, or tracks.

System Settings and Maintenance

Trolling Motor and Network Settings

Configuring trolling motor, Wi-Fi, and network preferences.

Remote Control and Backlight Settings

Adjusting remote control preferences, including backlight and beeper settings.

Routine Maintenance Tasks

Essential maintenance procedures for the trolling motor.

Motor Information and Specifications

ActiveCaptain App and Software Updates

Connecting the app and updating trolling motor software.

Product Dimensions and Weights

Stowed, deployed, and motor dimensions, plus weight specifications.

Trolling Motor Electrical and Environmental Specs

Details on power, water rating, temperature, and material specifications.

Motor Thrust and Current Draw Data

Tables showing thrust and current draw at different throttle levels.

Remote Control and Foot Pedal Specifications

Detailed specifications for the remote control and foot pedal.

Device Management and Support

Registering Your Device

Steps to register the trolling motor for better support.

Contacting Garmin Support

Information on how to contact Garmin customer support for assistance.