Garmin Force Trolling Motor Freshwater 57, Force Trolling Motor Freshwater 50 Instructions
FORCE® TROLLING MOTOR
LATCH RETENTION KIT
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Getting Started
WARNING
Always disconnect the trolling motor from the battery before
performing any service.
Do not run the motor when the propeller is out of the water.
Contact with the rotating propeller may result in severe injury.
CAUTION
When stowing or deploying the motor, be aware of the risk of
entrapment or pinching from moving parts, which can result in
injury.
You should read these instructions completely before beginning
this service, and make sure that you have the tools and skill set
needed to complete it. If necessary, you should use a qualified
marine installer to ensure proper service.
To aid with the installation, you can view a video of this process
at www.garmin.com/videos/trolling_motor_latch_kit.
Tools Needed
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Needle-nose pliers
• 4 mm hex bit or wrench
• Approximately 60 cm (2 ft.) length of rigid plastic tubing, pipe,
or PVC with an inner diameter of approximately 25 mm (1 in.)
• The cardboard box containing the parts for this kit
NOTE:
motor, you should support the motor on a sturdy object to
prevent it from locking in the stowed position.
Disconnect the lower gas spring (Disconnecting the Lower
2
Gas Spring, page 1).
Remove the existing spring and lower latch bar (Removing
3
the Existing Latch Bar, page 1).
Install the new latch bar and spring (Installing the New Latch
4
Bar, page 2).
Reconnect the lower gas spring (Reconnecting the Lower
5
Gas Spring, page 2).
If you did not install the stabilizer on your trolling
Disconnecting the Lower Gas Spring
Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws that
1
secure the lower gas spring clevis to the lower link of the
mount.
Replacing the Locking Mechanism
The first part of installing this latch kit is to replace the latch bar
and spring in the locking mechanism with the new parts
provided in this kit.
CAUTION
Use extreme care when working on the trolling motor when
supporting it in the partially-stowed position. A falling motor may
crush or pinch hands and fingers.
Transition the trolling motor to a partially-stowed position and
1
place a piece of rigid plastic tubing, pipe, or PVC over the
stabilizer rod to add additional support and prevent the
latching mechanism from engaging and locking the motor in
the stowed position.
Lift the lower gas spring clevis off of the safety rod .
2
Removing the Existing Latch Bar
Using a pair of needle-nose pliers, disconnect the latch
1
spring from the s-hook on the mount base.
Using the access hole in the lower link , remove the spring
2
from the end of the rod in the latching mechanism .
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Using needle-nose pliers, remove the pin that secures the
3
latch bar to the rod.
Push the rod up until it is free from the latch bar, and slide the
4
latch bar out of the lower link.
Push the R-pin included in this kit through the pin hole in
3
the rod from the locking mechanism to secure the new latch
bar to the rod.
Place one end of the new spring included in this kit over
4
the wire hook on the new latch bar.
Using needle-nose pliers, secure the other end of the new
5
spring onto the S-hook on the mount base.
NOTE: You can set aside or dispose of the old spring, pin,
and latch bar. You will replace those parts with the parts
supplied in this kit.
Installing the New Latch Bar
With the curved portion of the latch facing away from you
1
and the wire hook pointing downward, slide the new latch
bar into the lower link.
Feed the rod from the locking mechanism through the hole in
2
the top of the new latch bar until the pin hole in the rod is
visible.
2
Reconnecting the Lower Gas Spring
Place the lower gas spring clevis on the lower link of the
1
mount, fitting it over the safety rod
Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, install the screws that
2
secure the lower gas spring clevis to the lower link of the
mount.
NOTE: Extra screws are provided in this kit if needed.
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