Minn Kota TRAXXIS 55 [17/56] Additional adjustments

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ADjUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE MOTOR

NOTICE: Be sure the top of the motor is

submerged at least 12” below the surface of the

water to avoid churning or agitation of surface water.

NOTICE: The tension of the Quick Release Depth

Collar can be adjusted with a screw driver to obtain

the proper feel.

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.

a. Firmly grasp the motor shaft and hold it steady.

b. Loosen the Steering Tension Knob.

c. Open the Lever Arm to loosen the Quick Release

Depth Collar.

d. Vertically adjust the height of the motor to the

desired position.

e. Bring the Quick Release Depth Collar to the top of

the Steering Tension Knob, and close the Lever Arm

to lock the collar into position.

f. Tighten the Steering Tension Knob to achieve the

desired steering resistance.

Quick

Release

Depth Collar

Steering Tension

Knob

12” Minimum

Depth

Lever Arm

ADDITIONAL ADjUSTMENTS

Adjusting the Depth of the Motor

WARNING

The motor head will create a pinch point if the Steering

Tension Knob is loosened and the motor head slides to the

top of the Quick Release Depth Collar. Grasp the Shaft and

prevent it from sliding all the way down to prevent the pinch

point. Grasp the motor away from the area that may come in

contact with another area of the motor to prevent injury.