MINN KOTA POWERDRIVE V2 User Manual

POWERDRIVE V2

BOW-MOUNT TROLLING MOTOR

USER MANUAL

CE MASTER USER MANUAL (FOR CE/C-TICK CERTIFIED MODELS)

Made by Minn Kota Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. 121 Power Drive Mankato, MN 56001 USA Trolling Motors Produced in 2012

PowerDrive V2

MODEL 1358710

SER NO M365 MK12345

Conforms to 89/336/EEC (EMC) under standards EN 55022A, EN 50082-2 since 1996 LN V9677264

THANK YOU

Thank you for choosing Minn Kota. We believe that you should spend more time ﬁ shing and less time positioning your boat. That’s why we build the smartest, toughest, most intuitive trolling motors on the water. Every aspect of a Minn Kota trolling motor is thought out and rethought until it’s good enough to bear our name. Countless hours of research and testing provide you the Minn Kota advantage that can truly take you “Anywhere. Anytime.” We don’t believe in shortcuts. We are Minn Kota. And we are never done helping you catch more ﬁ sh.

REMEMBER TO KEEP YOUR RECEIPT AND IMMEDIATELY REGISTER YOUR TROLLING MOTOR.

A registration card is enclosed or you can complete registration on our website at minnkotamotors.com.

NOTE: Do not return your Minn Kota motor to your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace this unit. You may obtain service by: calling Minn Kota at (800) 227-6433; returning your motor to the Minn Kota Factory Service Center; sending or taking your motor to any Minn Kota authorized service center. A list of authorized service centers is available on our website, at minnkotamotors.com. Please include proof of purchase, serial number and purchase date for warranty service with any of the above options.

Please thoroughly read this user manual. Follow all instructions and heed all safety and cautionary notices below. Use of this motor is only permitted for persons that have read and understood these user instructions. Minors may use this motor only under adult supervision.

ATTENTION: Never run the motor out of the water, as this may result in injuries from the rotating propeller. The motor should be disconnected from the power source when it is not in use or is oﬀ the water. When connecting the power-supply cables of the motor to the battery, ensure that they are not kinked or subject to chafe and route them in such a way that persons cannot trip over them. Before using the motor make sure that the insulation of the power cables is not damaged. Disregarding these safety precautions may result in electric shorts of battery(s) and/or motor. Always disconnect motor from battery(s) before cleaning or checking the propeller. Avoid submerging the complete motor as water may enter the lower unit through control head and shaft. If the motor is used while water is present in the lower unit considerable damage to the motor can occur. This damage will not be covered by warranty.

CAUTION: Take care that neither you nor other persons approach the turning propeller too closely, neither with body parts nor with objects. The motor is powerful and may endanger or injure you or others. While the motor is running watch out for persons swimming and for ﬂ oating objects. Persons whose ability to run the motor or whose reactions are impaired by alcohol, drugs, medication, or other substances are not permitted to use this motor. This motor is not suitable for use in strong currents. The constant noise pressure level of the motor during use is less than 70dB(A). The overall vibration level does not exceed 2,5m/sec2.

LOCATING YOUR SERIAL NUMBER

Your Minn Kota 11-character serial number is very important. It helps to determine the speciﬁ c model and year of manufacture. When contacting Consumer Service or registering your product, you will need to know your product’s serial number. We recommend that you write the serial number down in the space provided below so that you have it available for future reference.

The serial number on your PowerDrive V2 is located inside the mount below the motor rests.

EXAMPLE

Model: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Serial Number: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Purchase Date: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Store Where Purchased: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Two-Year Limited Warranty 4

Features 5

Mount Installation 6

Battery & Wiring Installation 7-8

Boat Rigging & Product Installation 7

Conductor Gauge and Circuit Breaker Sizing Table 7

Push-to-test Battery Meter 7

Selecting the Correct Batteries 8

Connecting the Batteries 8

Motor Wiring Diagram 9

Using The Motor 10-12

Stowing & Deploying 10

AutoPilot Controls 11

Adjusting the Depth of the Motor 11

Installing an External Transducer 12

Using the Foot Pedal 13

Service & Maintenance 14

Troubleshooting 15

Parts Diagram 16

Parts List 17

Environmental Compliance Statement 18

Notes 19

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TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

WARRANTY ON MINN KOTA FRESHWATER TROLLING MOTORS

Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. (“JOME”) extends the following limited warranty to the original retail purchaser only. Warranty coverage is not transferable.

MINN KOTA LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE ENTIRE PRODUCT

JOME warrants to the original retail purchaser only that the purchaser’s new Minn Kota freshwater trolling motor will be materially free from defects in materials and workmanship appearing within two (2) years after the date of purchase. JOME will (at its option) either repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found by JOME to be defective during the term of this warranty. Such repair, or replacement shall be the sole and exclusive liability of JOME and the sole and exclusive remedy of the purchaser for breach of this warranty.

MINN KOTA LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ON COMPOSITE SHAFT

JOME warrants to the original retail purchaser only that the composite shaft of the purchaser’s Minn Kota trolling motor will be materially free from defects in materials and workmanship appearing within the original purchaser’s lifetime. JOME will provide a new composite shaft, free of charge, to replace any composite shaft found by JOME to be defective during the term of this warranty. Providing a new composite shaft shall be the sole and exclusive liability of JOME and the sole and exclusive remedy of the purchaser for breach of this warranty; and purchaser shall be responsible for installing, or for the cost of labor to

install, any new composite shaft provided by JOME.

EXCLUSIONS & LIMITATIONS

This limited warranty does not apply to products that have been used in saltwater or brackish water, commercially or for rental purposes. This limited warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, blemishes that do not aﬀ ect the operation of the product, or damage caused by accidents, abuse, alteration, modiﬁ cation, shipping damages, acts of God, negligence of the user or misuse, improper or insuﬃ cient care or maintenance. DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF

OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT MEETING THE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ORIGINAL PARTS WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. The cost of normal maintenance or replacement parts which are not in breach of the limited warranty are the responsibility

of the purchaser. Prior to using products, the purchaser shall determine the suitability of the products for the intended use and assumes all related risk and liability. Any assistance JOME provides to or procures for the purchaser outside the terms, limitations or exclusions of this limited warranty will not constitute a waiver of the terms, limitations or exclusions, nor will such assistance extend or revive the warranty. JOME will not reimburse the purchaser for any expenses incurred by the purchaser in repairing, correcting or replacing any defective products or parts, except those incurred with JOME’s prior written permission.

JOME’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO COVERED PRODUCTS IS LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASER’S ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR SUCH PRODUCT.

MINN KOTA SERVICE INFORMATION

To obtain warranty service in the U.S., the product believed to be defective, and proof of original purchase (including the date of purchase), must be presented to a Minn Kota Authorized Service Center or to Minn Kota’s factory service center in Mankato, MN. Any charges incurred for service calls, transportation or shipping/freight to/from the Minn Kota Authorized Service Center or factory, labor to haul out, remove, re-install or re-rig products removed for warranty service, or any other similar items are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the purchaser. Products purchased outside of the U.S. must be returned prepaid with proof of purchase (including the date of purchase and serial number) to any Authorized Minn Kota Service Center in the country of purchase. Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a Minn Kota Authorized Service Center or by contacting the factory at 1-800-227-6433 or email service@minnkotamotors.com.

Products repaired or replaced will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period [or for 90 days from the date of repair or replacement, whichever is longer]. For any product that is returned for warranty service that JOME ﬁ nds to be not covered by or not in breach of this limited warranty, there will be a billing for services rendered at the prevailing posted labor rate and for a minimum of at least one hour.

NOTE: Do not return your Minn Kota product to your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace products.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE RELEVANT EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL JOME BE LIABLE FOR PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES. Without limiting the foregoing, JOME assumes no responsibility for loss of use of product, loss of time, inconvenience or other damage.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and/or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you speciﬁ c legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.

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Adjustable Depth Collar

Deploy-Assist Lever

FEATURES

Tilt Lock Lever

Cool Quiet Power Motor

Lifetime Warranty Flexible Composite Shaft

Low Proﬁle Foot Pedal

Weedless Wedge 2 Propeller

Speciﬁcations subject to change without notice. *This diagram is for reference only and may diﬀer from your actual motor.

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MOUNT INSTALLATION

TOOLS AND RESOURCES REQUIRED:

• #3 Phillips Screw Driver

• Drill

• 9/32” Drill Bit

• 7/16” Box End Wrench

• A second person to help with the installation

1. Remove the four sideplate screws. Remove the right sideplate and swing the left sideplate out and away from the base extrusion.

2. Place the motor on the bow of the boat in the deployed position.

a. We recommend that the motor be mounted as close to the centerline of the boat as possible.

b. Make sure that the area under the mounting location is clear and unobstructed

for drilling and accessible for you to attach nuts and washers.

c. Make sure the mount is positioned so that the shaft is out beyond the rub rail of the boat by 1-½”. The lower unit, as it is

lowered into the water or raised into the boat, must not encounter any obstructions.

CAUTION: Make sure the motor is mounted on a level surface and is not connected to a power source. Use the rubber washers to create a level surface if necessary.

3. Once in position, mark four of the twelve holes (two on each side) provided in the bow mount base for drilling. If possible, use the four holes that are farthest apart. Drill through the marked holes using the 9/32” drill bit.

4. Mount the plate to the bow using the provided bolts, nuts, and washers.

5. Replace the sideplates and sideplate screws.

Mounting Holes (6 Per Side)

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BATTERY WIRING & INSTALLATION

BOAT RIGGING & PRODUCT INSTALLATION

For safety and compliance reasons, we recommend that you follow American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards when rigging your boat. Altering boat wiring should be completed by a qualiﬁ ed marine technician. The following speciﬁ cations are for general guidelines only: CAUTION: These guidelines apply to general rigging to support your Minn Kota motor. Powering multiple motors or additional electrical devices from the same power circuit may impact the recommended conductor gauge and circuit breaker size. If you are using wire longer than that provided with your unit, follow the conductor gauge and circuit breaker sizing table below. If your wire extension length is more than 25 feet, we recommend that you contact a qualiﬁ ed marine technician. An over-current protection device (circuit breaker or fuse) must be used. Coast Guard requirements dictate that each ungrounded current-carrying conductor must be protected by a manually reset, trip-free circuit breaker or fuse. The type (voltage and current rating) of the fuse or circuit breaker must be sized accordingly to the trolling motor used. The table below gives recommended guidelines for circuit breaker sizing.

Reference:

United States Code of Federal Regulations: 33 CFR 183 – Boats and Associated Equipment ABYC E-11: AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats

CONDUCTOR GAUGE AND CIRCUIT BREAKER SIZING TABLE

Motor Thrust /

Model

30 lb. 30

40 lb., 45 lb. 42 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG 4 AWG

50 lb., 55 lb. 50 60 Amp @ 12 VDC 8 AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG 4 AWG 2 AWG

70 lb. 42 50 Amp @ 24 VDC 10 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG

80 lb. 56 60 Amp @ 24 VDC 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 6 AWG

101 lb. 46 50 Amp @ 36 VDC 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG

Engine Mount 101 50 60 Amp @ 36 VDC 8 AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG 4 AWG 2 AWG

112 lb. 52 60 Amp @ 36 VDC 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG 8 AWG

Engine Mount 160 116 (2) x 60 Amp @ 24 VDC 2 AWG 2 AWG 2 AWG 2 AWG 2 AWG

E-Drive 40 50 Amp @ 48 VDC 10 AWG 10 AWG 10 AWG 10 AWG 10 AWG

This conductor and circuit breaker sizing table is only valid for the following assumptions:

1. No more than 3 conductors are bundled together inside of a sheath or conduit outside of engine spaces.

2. Each conductor has 105° C temp rated insulation.

3. No more than 5% voltage drop allowed at full motor power based on published product power requirements.

*Wire Extension Length refers to the distance from the batteries to the trolling motor leads.

Max Amp Draw Circuit Breaker

5 feet 10 feet 15 feet 20 feet 25 feet

10 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG

50 Amp @ 12 VDC

Wire Extension Length *

PUSH-TO-TEST BATTERY METER

This motor is equipped with a “push-to-test” battery meter. The LED provides an accurate display of the remaining charge in the battery. It is only accurate when the motor is oﬀ .

The meter reads as:

• One light indicates recharge.

• Two lights indicate low charge.

• Three lights indicate good charge.

• Four lights indicate full charge.

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BATTERY WIRING & INSTALLATION

SELECTING THE CORRECT BATTERIES

The motor will operate with any lead acid, deep cycle marine 12 volt battery/batteries. For best results, use a deep cycle, marine battery with at least a 105 ampere hour rating. Maintain battery at full charge. Proper care will ensure having battery power when you need it, and will signiﬁ cantly improve the battery life. Failure to recharge lead-acid batteries (within 12-24 hours) is the leading cause of premature battery failure. Use a multi-stage charger to avoid overcharging. We oﬀ er a wide selection of chargers to ﬁ t your charging needs. If you are using a crank battery to start a gasoline outboard, we recommend that you use a separate deep cycle marine battery/batteries for your Minn Kota trolling motor.

Advice Regarding Batteries:

• Never connect the (+) and the (–) terminals of the same battery together. Take care that no metal object can fall onto the

battery and short the terminals. This would immediately lead to a short and extreme ﬁ re danger.

• It is highly recommended that a circuit breaker or fuse be used with this trolling motor. Refer to “Conductor Gauge and Circuit

Breaker Sizing Table” in the previous section to ﬁ nd the appropriate circuit breaker or fuse for your motor. For motors requiring a 60-amp breaker, the Minn Kota MKR-19 60-amp circuit breaker is recommended.

CONNECTING THE BATTERIES

12 VOLT SYSTEMS:

1. Make sure that the motor is switched oﬀ (speed selector on “OFF” or “0”).

2. Connect positive ( + ) red lead to positive ( + ) battery terminal.

3. Connect negative ( – ) black lead to negative ( – ) battery terminal.

4. For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water.

CAUTION: For safety reasons, disconnect the motor from the battery/batteries when the motor is not in use or while the battery/batteries are being charged.

CONNECTING THE BATTERIES IN SERIES (IF REQUIRED FOR YOUR MOTOR)

24 VOLT SYSTEMS:

1. Make sure that the motor is switched oﬀ (speed selector on “0”).

2. Two 12 volt batteries are required.

3. The batteries must be wired in series, only as directed in wiring

To trolling motor negative

24 Volt Connection

diagram, to provide 24 volts. a. Connect a connector cable to the positive ( + ) terminal of

battery 1 and to the negative ( – ) terminal of battery 2.

Neg - Neg -Pos + Pos +

b. Connect positive ( + ) red motor lead to

positive ( + ) terminal on battery 2.

Battery #1 (Low Side)

c. Connect negative ( – ) black motor lead to

negative ( – ) terminal of battery 1.

24 Volt Series Connection

4. For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water. If installing a leadwire plug, observe proper

polarity and follow instructions in your boat owner’s manual. See wiring diagram on following pages.

CAUTION

• For safety reasons, disconnect the motor from the battery or batteries when the motor is not in use or while

the battery/batteries are being charged.

• Improper wiring of 24/36 volt systems could cause battery explosion!

• Keep leadwire wing nut connections tight and solid to battery terminals.

• Locate battery in a ventilated compartment.

+24 Volts to trolling motor positive (or circuit breaker)

Battery #2 (High Side)

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MOTOR WIRING DIAGRAM

NOTE: This is a universal, multi-voltage diagram. Double check your motor's voltage for proper connections. Over-Current Protection Devices not shown in this illustration.

AUTOPILOT EQUIPPED MOTORS ONLY

COMPASS

RED M+

BLACK M-

SENSOR

BOARD

BROWN

YELLOW

GREEN

RED

BLACK

CONTROL BOARD

B-

B+

M+

M-

RED

BLACK

BATTERY

GAUGE

BROWN

RED

BLACK

WHITE

GREEN

YELLOW

BLACK M-

FUSE*

RED M+

MOTOR

COIL CORD

EXTENSION WIRE*

UNIVERSAL SONAR 2

WHITE

STEERING MOTOR

RED B+

BLACK B-

12v

BATTERY 1

24v

BATTERY 2 BATTERY 3

FOOT PEDAL

CONTROL BOARD*

* ON US2 EQUIPPED MOTORS ONLY

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USING & ADJUSTING THE MOTOR

STOWING AND DEPLOYING THE MOTOR

WARNING: When raising or lowering the motor, keep ﬁ ngers clear of all hinge and pivot points and all moving parts.

DEPLOY-ASSIST LEVER OPERATION:

1. Loosen the depth collar screw.

2. Push Deploy-Assist Lever down.

3. Push motor out.

4. Tighten the depth collar screw.

Depth Collar Deploy-Assist Lever

Latch Collar

Tilt Lock Lever

TO DEPLOY THE MOTOR

Loosen the Dept Collar screw, then push ﬁ rmly down on the Deploy-Assist Lever to release the collar and slide the motor forward, out from the ramp. Lower the motor to the desired depth. Make sure it clicks into a secure, vertical position.

TO STOW THE MOTOR

Push down on the Tilt Lock Lever and raise the motor by pulling up on the composite shaft or control head. Pull the motor toward the stern until it rests securely on the ramp and the Deploy-Assist Lever captures the latch collar. Slide the depth collar down and secure it against the top of the steering housing to secure the motor in place and prevent accidental deployment.

TRANSPORTATION

In conditions where the stowed motor is subject to high levels of shock or vibration, take care to provide a secure stow. Move the depth collar snug against the steering motor and tighten.

TO ADJUST THE LATCH COLLAR

The latch collar is adjustable. If needed, loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the collar up or down to re-align the latch and collar. The ideal adjustment is a slightly loose ﬁ t that completely captures the collar.

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USING & ADJUSTING THE MOTOR

Adjustable Depth Collar

Motor Mount

Composite Shaft

12” Minimum Depth

AUTOPILOT™ CONTROLS

(ON AUTOPILOT EQUIPPED MOTORS ONLY)

The Minn Kota AutoPilot

™

uses a magnetic compass and a microprocessor chip to keep the trolling motor pointed in the direction you want to go. Each time the wind or water current moves the boat oﬀ course, the AutoPilot senses the change and steers itself back to the original heading. The AutoPilot direction is set every time a steering change is made. To change direction, steer until the control head points to the desired course. The AutoPilot will pull the bow of the boat around and correct automatically until the boat is moving in the direction you chose.

1. This unit has an automatic steering shutdown for safety. In conditions where an obstruction prevents the trolling motor from

turning, or in extremely windy conditions, the automatic steering may stop. Any steering input will reset the system to normal.

2. When the AutoPilot is on and the trolling motor is pulled out of the water to the stow position, the steering motor will continue

to run until the motor is stowed properly. Once the motor is stowed properly, AutoPilot will turn oﬀ and the System Ready indicator will go oﬀ .

AUTOPILOT™ CONTROLS

(ON AUTOPILOT EQUIPPED MOTORS ONLY)

The Minn Kota AutoPilot you want to go. Each time the wind or water current moves the boat oﬀ course, the AutoPilot senses the change and steers itself back to the original heading. The AutoPilot direction is set every time a steering change is made. To change direction, steer until the control head points to the desired course. The AutoPilot will pull the bow of the boat around and correct automatically until the boat is moving in the direction you chose.

1. This unit has an automatic steering shutdown for safety. In conditions where an obstruction prevents the trolling motor from turning, or in extremely windy conditions, the automatic steering may stop. Any steering input will reset the system to normal.

2. When the AutoPilot is on and the trolling motor is pulled out of the water to the stow position, the steering motor will continue to run. Turn oﬀ the AutoPilot switch to stop the motor. If the switch is left on, the steering motor will shut oﬀ automatically after 10 seconds. The motor should not be sored in this condition for long periods as power is still being applied to all eletronics. Always turn the Autopilot switch oﬀ and disconnect your motor from the battery when storing your boat.

3. This unit uses a magnetic compass to detect direction of travel. The compass can be adversely aﬀ ected by magnets or large,

ferrous metal objects near (within 12” of) the trolling motor control head.

™

uses a magnetic compass and a microprocessor chip to keep the trolling motor pointed in the direction

4. After steering to a new direction, there is a short delay before the direction is locked in to allow the compass to stabilize.

5. Obstructions on the propeller may cause excessive vibration of the motor head. This vibration can cause the compass to

wander and erratic steering to occur. Clear the obstruction to return the motor to normal operation.

6. When broad speed changes are made, the motor heading may change slightly. This is normal.

NOTE: Always turn the AutoPilot switch oﬀ and disconnect your motor from the battery when storing your boat.

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE MOTOR

Motor Control Head

When setting the depth be sure the top of the motor is submerged at least 12” to avoid churning or agitation of surface water. The propeller must be completely submerged.

1. With the motor deployed, ﬁ rmly grasp the composite shaft above the mount.

Composite Shaft

Adjustable Depth Collar

Motor Mount

2. Loosen the adjustable depth collar until the shaft slides freely.

3. Raise or lower the motor to the desired depth.

4. Turn the motor control head to the desired position.

12” Minimum Depth

5. Tighten adjustable depth collar to secure the motor in place.

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Leave slack

Tie wrap cable

Transducer

Transducer cable

USING & ADJUSTING THE MOTOR

INSTALLING AN EXTERNAL TRANSDUCER

An external sonar transducer can be installed onto the motor as shown.

1. Transducer cables should be routed through the coil cable as depicted in the illustration to the right.

2. Leave enough slack for proper stow and deploy.

3. Mount transducer according to transducer instructions.

Note: An external transducer is not included with your trolling motor. Your trolling motor may be pre-installed with a Universal Sonar 2 transducer system. In this case, the transducer is integrated into the motor unit.

For compatibility and more information on Universal Sonar 2, please visit minnkotamotors.com/us2.

ACCESSORY RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Minn Kota Transducer Mounting Kit (MKR-15)

Tie Wrap

Cable

Transducer

cable

Leave slack

Tie Wrap

Cable

Transducer

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