Minn Kota Traxxis 45 lb., 36 Owner's Manual [, ENG, 13 MB]

TRAXXIS TRANSOM-MOUNT TROLLING MOTOR USER MANUAL

Model: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Store Where Purchased: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 floating 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. THANK YOU Thank you for choosing Minn Kota. We believe that you should spend more time fishing 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 fish. 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. LOCATING YOUR SERIAL NUMBER Your Minn Kota 11-character serial number is very important. It helps to determine the specific 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. CE MASTER USER MANUAL (FOR CE CERTIFIED MODELS) 2 | minnkotamotors.com ©2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. The serial number on your Traxxis is located under the tiller handle. Made by Minn Kota Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. 121 Power Drive Mankato, MN 56001 USA Trolling Motors Produced in 2012 Traxxis 45 36” MODEL 1368707 SER NO M365 MK12345 EXAMPLE

minnkotamotors.com | 3 ©2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS Two-Year Limited Warranty 4 Features 5 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 and Adjusting the Motor 10-12 Stowing & Deploying the Motor 10 Adjusting the Bracket 11 Adjusting the Depth of the Motor 11 Adjusting the Steering 11 Adjusting the Tilt/Extend Tiller 12 Controlling Speed & Direction with the Tiller 12 Service & Maintenance 13 Propeller Replacement 13 General Maintenance 13 Troubleshooting & Repair 14 Compliance Statements 15 Parts Diagram 16 Parts List 17

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 affect the operation of the product, or damage caused by accidents, abuse, alteration, modification, shipping damages, acts of God, negligence of the user or misuse, improper or insufficient 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 finds 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 specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. 4 | minnkotamotors.com ©2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Steering Tension Knob minnkotamotors.com | 5 ©2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. FEATURES Speciﬁcations subject to change without notice. *This diagram is for reference only and may diﬀer from your actual motor. Power Propeller* Tilt/Extend Tiller Multi-Position Mounting Bracket Lifetime Warranty Flexible Composite Shaft Cool Quiet Power Motor Battery Meter Quick Release Depth Collar Transom Clamp Screws

6 | minnkotamotors.com ©2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. INSTALLATION MOTOR INSTALLATION 1. Find a transom area of the boat that is free from obstructions. 2. Open the clamp screws on the bracket enough so that it will ﬁt over the top of the boat transom. 3. Place the mounting bracket over the top of the boat transom so that the bracket is resting on top of the transom. 4. Verify that there are no obstacles that the control box, handle, or prop might hit while in use, or when stowed, that would restrict steering or cause damage to the motor. 5. Tighten down the clamp screws to the transom by hand only. Do not use any tools to tighten the clamp screws as this may damage the bracket or your boat. 6. We recommend the tilt angle of the motor to be adjusted so that the motor shaft is perpendicular to the water surface when the motor is in use. 7. For transport, always tilt the motor into the boat, such that the motor and prop assembly are completely out of the water and the motor is positioned up close to the lever lock bracket. NOTE: 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. CAUTION: • Never operate your motor when it is out of the water. • Over-tightening the clamp screws can damage the bracket.

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 qualified marine technician. The following specifications 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 qualified 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 Max Amp Draw Circuit Breaker Wire Extension Length * 5 feet 10 feet 15 feet 20 feet 25 feet 30 lb. 30 50 Amp @ 12 VDC 10 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG 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. minnkotamotors.com | 7 ©2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. BATTERY WIRING & INSTALLATION PUSH-TO-TEST BATTERY METER This motor is equipped with a “push-to-test” battery meter. The LED light 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. lbs. thrust 12 volts 33 Test with Motor Off

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. 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 significantly 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 offer a wide selection of chargers to fit 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 fire 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 find 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 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 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. b. Connect positive ( + ) red motor lead to positive ( + ) terminal on battery 2. c. Connect negative ( – ) black motor lead to negative ( – ) terminal of battery 1. 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. To trolling motor negative 24 Volt Series Connection Battery #1 (Low Side) Neg - Neg - Pos + Pos + Battery #2 (High Side) +24 Volts to trolling motor positive (or circuit breaker) Two 12-volt batteries connected in series for 24 volts 8 | minnkotamotors.com ©2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. BATTERY WIRING & INSTALLATION

minnkotamotors.com | 9 ©2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. MOTOR WIRING DIAGRAM 12v 24v BLACK M- RED M+ RED B+ MOTOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT SWITCH BATTERY GAUGE RED 12V BATT 1 12V BATT 1 12V BATT 2 BLACK BLACK B- VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH

10 | minnkotamotors.com ©2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. USING & ADJUSTING THE MOTOR STOWING AND DEPLOYING THE MOTOR WARNING: When raising or lowering the motor, keep fingers clear of all hinge and pivot points and all moving parts. HORIZONTAL Stowing 1. Grab the back of the motor head or the motor shaft and lift up. If motor needs to be pulled into boat more, loosen the steering tension knob to adjust shaft. 2. While lifting up, tilt the motor into the boat (the motor must be lifted approximately 1/2” to disengage locking pins). 3. The bracket will ratchet into a locked position. 4. Retighten the steering tension knob and slide the quick release depth collar down to the top of the steering tension knob for transport. Deploying 1. Loosen the quick release collar. 2. Reposition and retighten to desired depth location. 3. Hold the motor shaft or head firmly, and loosen the steering tension knob. 4. Press the tilt lock button while holding control head and gently lower the motor into the water. 5. Retighten the quick release collar. 6. Retighten the steering tension knob to the desired steering tension. VERTICAL STOW: Stowing 1. Firmly grasp the motor shaft. 2. Loosen the steering tension knob and lift up on the motor. 3. Retighten the steering tension knob to retain the vertical stow position of the motor. 4. Slide the quick release depth collar down to the top of the steering tension knob for added security. Deploying 1. Loosen the quick release collar. 2. Hold the motor shaft firmly, and loosen the steering tension knob. 3. Gently lower the motor into the water. 4. Retighten the quick release collar. 5. Retighten the steering tension knob to the desired steering tension. UP OVER DOWN UP OVER DOWN

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