TROLLING MOTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
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3. Release the tilt‑positioning pin. Verify that the latch pin is sercurely
engaged.
a - Tilt‑positioning pin
b - Latch pin
Adjusting the Steering Tension
Adjust the steering tension knob to increase or decrease the effort to
turn the motor freely.
To fasten the column in a fixed position, tighten the friction strip by
turning the steering tension knob clockwise. To unfasten the column
from a fixed position, turn the steering tension knob counterclockwise
to reach the desired steering tension.
a - Steering tension knob
b - Friction strip
Adjusting the Motor Depth
Adjusting the depth of the motor improves trolling motor performace in
various water depths.