MINN KOTA RIPTIDE INSTINCT QUEST Quick Reference Guide

ULTERRA® QUEST™ & RIPTIDE INSTINCT™ QUEST™
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
For all QUEST series Ulterra and Riptide Instinct trolling motors.
While servicing the motor, stay clear of pinch
points and do not wear loose-fitting clothing or
loose-fitting jewelry.
WARNING
In the unlikely event the Wireless Remote,
One-Boat Network app, or Foot Pedal becomes
non-functioning, the motor can be stowed from the
Indicator Panel at the base of the Mount.
a. With the motor deployed, locate the Trim
Release Lever on the side of the Trim Housing.
b. Firmly grasp the Shaft of the motor. While lifting
up on the Shaft, open the Trim Release Lever.
c. Manually trim the motor by pulling the Shaft
upward. Stop lifting when there are roughly
ten inches of Shaft remaining below the
Steering Housing.
d. Rotate the Shaft so that the Prop faces Port.
The Lower Unit should be perpendicular to
the Mount.
e. Close the Trim Release Lever to secure the
Shaft in place.
Moving parts can cut or crush. When using the Trim
Release Lever or moving the Shaft, keep fingers
clear of all hinges, pivot points, and moving parts.
Use caution when mechanical parts are in motion.
During this procedure, the motor will go into an
automated sequence. Keep fingers clear of all
hinges, pivot points and all moving parts. Ensure
that the motor or parts of the motor do not contact
the boat, trailer, persons, or any other obstruction.
WARNING
WARNING
c. Locate the Latch Bracket Handle on the back
of the Steering Housing, near the Motor Ramps.
d. Firmly grasp the Shaft and raise the Latch
Bracket Handle. While holding both the Shaft
and Latch Bracket Handle, pivot the trolling
motor into the stowed position.
e. With the motor in the stowed position, release
the Latch Bracket Handle, whilemaintaining a
hold on the Shaft.
f. Locate the Trim Release Lever on the side of
the Trim Housing. While holding the Shaft,
open the Trim Release Lever.
EMERGENCY STOW PROCEDURES
a. Locate the Quick Release Lever on the
Steering Housing, above the Tilt Shaft near
the center of the Mount. Open the Quick
Release Lever by lifting upward.
Stowing from the Mount
Manually Trim the Motor
Manually Stow the Motor
NOTICE: Keep this Quick Reference Guide
on your boat.
NOTICE: If the motor batteries lose power
to the level that the motor will not stow, the
motor will most likely stall at a 45 degree
angle. If this occurs, reengage power,
deploy the motor, trim motor to its highest
setting, and turn power o until batteries
can be recharged. Once batteries are
charged, attempt to stow again.
g. Pull the Lower Unit fully onto the Motor
Ramps.Secure the lower unit on the Motor
Ramps and close the Trim Release Lever to
lock the motor in the stowed position.
MANUAL STOW BYPASS
If the motor loses power or will
not stow by any other method, a
Manual Stow Bypass procedure
can be used to stow the motor.
The Manual Stow Bypass
involves two steps:
1. Manually Trim the Motor
2. Manually Stow the Motor
NOTICE: Do not lose the Quick Release
Pin. Motor cannot function without the Pin.
NOTICE: Once on shore, take the motor
to an Authorized Service Provider or use
the Minn Kota Help Center at
minnkota.
johnsonoutdoors.com
.
SYSTEM STATUS
SYSTEM STATUS
SYSTEM STATUS
System System
Status Status
LEDLED
Power Power
ButtonButton
a. Locate the Indicator Panel at the base
of the Mount.
b. Ensure that the motor is on by checking that
the System Status LED is illuminated blue.
c. Press and hold the Power Button on the
Indicator Panel for ten seconds.
d. The blue and orange LEDs next to the System
Status (blue) and Stowed (orange) Indicators
will flash alternately, and the motor will begin
to stow.
Trim Trim
Release Release
LeverLever
Trim Trim
HousingHousing
ShaftShaft
b
c
10"10"
PortPort
PropProp
d
e
Trim Trim
Release Release
LeverLever
Trim Trim
HousingHousing
ShaftShaft
ShaftShaft
Latch Latch
Bracket Bracket
HandleHandle
Motor Motor
RampRamp
d
a
b. Locate the Quick Release Pin on the side of
the Steering Housing. Push in the center of
the Pin. While keeping the center of the Pin
pushed in, pull the Pin completely out of the
Steering Housing.
Quick Quick
Release PinRelease Pin
b
Motor Motor
RampRamp
Lower UnitLower Unit
Trim Trim
Release Release
LeverLever
f
Motor Motor
RampRamp
Lower UnitLower Unit
Trim Trim
Release Release
LeverLever
g
NOTICE: Complete the Manual Trim before
beginning this procedure.
Scan to find
additional help.
Quick Release Quick Release
LeverLever
Tilt ShaftTilt Shaft
Indicator PanelIndicator Panel
Part #2207126 Rev A 08/23ECN 43773

MINN KOTA RIPTIDE INSTINCT QUEST Specifications

General

Brand	MINN KOTA
Model	RIPTIDE INSTINCT QUEST
Category	Engine
Language	English