Stowing the Motor from the Deployed Position
When stowing or deploying the motor, maintain stable footing and be aware of slick surfaces around the motor. Losing your footing while stowing or deploying the motor may result in injury.
When stowing or deploying the motor, be aware of the risk of entrapment or pinching from moving parts, which can result in personal injury.
You must always secure the safety strap after stowing the trolling motor to prevent the motor from deploying unexpectedly. An unexpected deployment of the motor may lead to personal injury and damage to your boat and to the trolling motor.
You must allow the drive motor to stop rotating completely to one side before moving it to the stowed position. If the motor is still rotating to one side when you move it to the stowed position, it may damage the steering system.
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If necessary, adjust the depth of the motor so that it will rest on the rails
on the mount base (Adjusting the Depth of the Trolling Motor).
You must make sure the motor rests solidly on the rails when in the stowed position. If the motor depth is too shallow, it may press on the gas spring. If the motor depth is too deep, it may hang off the end of the mount base. Stowing the motor without resting it on the rails damages the motor.
Securing the Safety Strap
You must always secure the safety strap after stowing the trolling motor to prevent the motor from deploying unexpectedly. An unexpected deployment of the motor may lead to personal injury and damage to your boat and to the trolling motor.
The safety strap holds the motor securely to the base in the stowed position and prevents unintended deployment.
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With the motor in the stowed position, lift the long end of the strap over the top of the motor.
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Feed the end of the strap through the buckle
on the other end of the strap.