MINN KOTA FORTREX User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................................. 4
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................... 5
KNOW YOUR BOAT ............................................................................................................ 6
FEATURES ....................................................................................................................... 7
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 8
Assembly of Motor to Mount ..................................................................................... 9
Installing the Bowguard.......................................................................................... 10
Installing the Gas Spring Pin .................................................................................. 13
Placing the Bow-mount Stabilizer ........................................................................... 14
Mounting the Foot Pedal ........................................................................................ 17
Identifying Trolling Motor Features by their Associated Cables ................................... 18
Routing Connection Cables ..................................................................................... 18
Feature Overview and Connecting the Cables ........................................................... 20
Built-in MEGA Down Imaging .............................................................................. 20
Universal Sonar .................................................................................................. 22
BATTERY & WIRING INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 24
Boat Rigging & Product Installation ......................................................................... 24
Conductor Gauge and Circuit Breaker Sizing Table ................................................... 24
Selecting the Correct the Batteries .......................................................................... 25
Additional Considerations ....................................................................................... 25
Connecting the Batteries in Series .......................................................................... 26
MOTOR WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................................................................ 28
USING & ADJUSTING THE MOTOR ...................................................................................... 30
Mount Features ..................................................................................................... 30
Stowing and Deploying the Motor ............................................................................ 31
Motor Adjustments ................................................................................................ 32
Adjusting the Lower Unit for a Secure Stow .......................................................... 32
Adjusting the Depth of the Motor ......................................................................... 33
Installing an External Transducer ............................................................................ 34
USING THE FOOT PEDAL .................................................................................................. 35
Controlling Speed and Steering with the Foot Pedal .................................................. 35
Foot Pedal Adjustments ......................................................................................... 36
Adjusting the Steering Cable ............................................................................... 36
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................... 37
Propeller Rlacement .............................................................................................. 37
Removal of the Bow-guard ...................................................................................... 38
Disconnect the Gas Spring Pin ............................................................................. 38
Remove Motor from Mount .................................................................................. 39
General Maintenance ............................................................................................. 40
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 40
For Further Troubleshooting and Repair ................................................................... 41
COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS.............................................................................................. 42
PARTS DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST ..................................................................................... 44

MINN KOTA FORTREX Specifications

General

Thrust	80 lbs
Shaft Length	45 inches
Max Amp Draw	56 Amps
Speed Control	Variable
Blade Material	Composite
Motor Technology	Digital Maximizer
Voltage	24V
Control Type	Cable Steer Foot Pedal
Mount Type	Bow
Type	Trolling Motor
Battery Requirement	2 or 3 deep-cycle batteries
Warranty	2 years