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MOTOR ADJUSTMENTS
a. Deploy the motor. Once deployed, turn the motor o.
Tilt ShaftTilt Shaft
Trim HousingTrim Housing
Steering HousingSteering Housing
MountMount
Stow PadStow Pad
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Greasing the Tilt Shaft and Latch Pin
To maintain optimum performance of the Riptide Instinct QUEST, it is recommended that the Tilt Shaft and Latch Pin be greased every
season. Minn Kota recommends using a marine-grade grease.
CAUTION
When stowing and deploying the motor, keep fingers clear of all
hinges, pivot points and all moving parts.
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d. Reconnect power to the motor. Turn the motor “on.”
e. Stow the motor. Once stowed, turn the motor o.
NOTICE: Ensure that the space between the Mount
and Steering Housing is clean and free of debris. The
Mount has a Stow Pad that contacts the Steering
Housing when stowed. The motor cannot stow
securely if an obstruction is present on the Stow Pad.
Latch PinLatch Pin
Steering HousingSteering Housing
Latch PinLatch Pin
Latch Latch
Bracket Bracket
HandleHandle
CAUTION
Do not engage the Latch Bracket Handle while greasing the
Latch Pin to avoid pinch points.
WARNING
Disconnect the motor from power to avoid
accidental operation.
WARNING
Disconnect the motor from power to avoid accidental operation.
b. Locate the Tilt Shaft near the center of the Mount, in
the space between the Mount and Steering Housing.
c. Apply a marine-grade grease to the exposed threads
of the Tilt Shaft. Apply the grease sparingly.
f. Locate the Latch Pin at the bottom of the Steering
Housing. The Latch Pin is part of the Latch
Bracket Handle.
g. Apply marine-grade grease to both ends of the Latch
Pin to maintain optimal performance. Apply the
grease sparingly to both ends of the Latch Pin where
the Latch Pin contacts the Latch Bracket Handle.
CAUTION
When stowing and deploying the motor, keep fingers clear of all
hinges, pivot points and all moving parts.
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