Minn Kota TRAXXIS 55 [18/56] Adjusting the steering

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ADjUSTING THE STEERING

a. First press the release button located on the left

underside of the pivot handle, then push the handle

down until you feel the handle “lock in” to the

stowed position. This will be almost parallel to the

motor shaft.

b. To extend the handle, pull the handle towards you to

the desired position. The handle will extend a full 6

inches. To retract, push the handle in until it

meets the face of the motor control head.

Your trolling motor features 7 usable handle tilt positions: 45°, 30°, and 15° up and down from the 0° (horizontal) position. To use the

down positions, you must ﬁrst press the release button located on the left underside of the pivot handle.

Your trolling motor handle also features a unique stow position, that is useful for limiting the amount of space required for storage or

travel.

Adjust the Steering Tension Knob to provide enough tension to

allow the motor to turn freely, yet remain in any position without

being held or tighten the Steering Tension Knob to place the

motor in a preset position to leave your hands free for ﬁshing.

Handle Controls:

Off/On, Steering, and

Forward/Reverse

Release Button

Steering Tension Knob

Adjusting the Steering

Adjusting the Tilt/Extend Tiller

WARNING

The Traxxis is not intended to be a primary propulsion

motor. Heavy use of the motor can cause elevated motor

temperatures, which can be increased by an excessively hot

operating environment. Use care when handling the Control

Head to avoid burns or injuries from excessive heat. In the

event that the motor or speed control would break, always

be prepared to take manual control of the boat.

WARNING

The position of the Tilt/Extend Tiller may create a pinch point

between it and the Control Head. Grasp the motor away from

the area that may come in contact with another area of the

motor to prevent injury.

CAUTION

Before attempting to put the handle in the stowed position, the speed selector must be in the OFF/STOW position. Failure to do so

will damage the internal mechanism.