Johnson Outdoors MINN KOTA MKA-51 Guide D'installation page 9

Installing the Bottom Plate to the Bow
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a. Place the mount with the Electric-Steer Quick
Release Bracket attached as close to the center line
or keel of the boat as possible. The motor can be
installed on either the Port or Starboard side of the
boat based on personal preference. Check placement
with the motor in the stowed and deployed positions.
Review the mounting considerations at the beginning
of the installation.
b. When the motor is in the deployed position, make
sure that the Shaft is 1½" out past the Gunwale of
the boat. The lower unit, when stowed and deployed
must not encounter any obstructions.
c. When checking clearance, make sure to check for
obstructions for the plate and motor when they are
in all possible positions. The plate moves sideways
approximately 1½" and also slides back 6". This
allows the motor to be moved for trailering, transport
or a boat cover without being removed. With this
movement, make sure to check for additional
obstructions such as a windshield or lights.
1c
Possible Possible Need New Illustration
Position of Position of
Top Plate Top Plate
2
d. Mark the side edges and rear of the Bottom Plate on
the bow of the boat.
e. Remove the Pin and Cam Lever and remove the Top
Plate and Motor from the Bottom Plate.
2e
Top Plate Top Plate
Cam Lever Cam Lever
Pin Pin
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Outboard Outboard
Bow of Bow of
Boat Boat
Inboard Inboard
Bottom Plate Bottom Plate
Bow Bow
Markings Markings
1a
1b
Gunwale Gunwale
NOTICE:
Make sure that the motor will not encounter any
obstructions when sliding the motor on and off the Quick
Release Bracket. The exact placement of the motor and
Electric Steer Quick Release Bracket when mounting may
vary depending on the boat, boat deck, and which base
extrusion or bracket the MKA-51 is being mounted to. The
Ulterra motor cannot be deployed before mounting and
connecting a power source.
2d
Outboard Outboard
Bow of Bow of
Boat Boat
Inboard Inboard
Markings Markings
Keel Keel
Deck of Deck of
Boat Boat
1-1/2" 1-1/2"
Minimum Minimum
Shaft Shaft
2d
Outboard Outboard
Bottom Bottom
Plate Plate
Bow of Bow of
Boat Boat
Inboard Inboard
Markings Markings
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