MINN KOTA 1810302 Sandwich Mount Adapter Bracket

Product Information

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before mounting your Talon Adapter Bracket, please give consideration to the following:
   • Attaching the Adapter Bracket will require removal of the Outboard engine and/or Jack Plate. Minn Kota recommends that the installation be performed by a marine dealer or servicing center.
   • NOTICE: Longer mounting bolts than originally provided by the outboard manufacturer may be needed for proper installation of the Jack Plate and/or Adapter Bracket.
   • CAUTION: Support the Outboard before any work has begun on the bracket installation. An unsecured motor may cause harm from falling. Make sure that all hardware is secure before moving or operating the boat or Outboard once installation is complete.
2. The Adapter Bracket can be purchased to accommodate for either a Port or Starboard installation. If an Adapter Bracket is installed to both the Port and Starboard side, the Shim Brackets will not be used and will be replaced with the Elbow Bracket for that side. If the boat is to be rigged that way, it may be necessary to remove a factory equipped e-ladder for proper bracket installation. Due to the wide variety of e-ladders, Minn Kota is not responsible for the re-installation or re-location of any factory equipped e-ladder.
3. The Adapter Bracket can be mounted in 3 possible ways:
   • a. between the Jack Plate and Transom
   • b. between the Outboard and Jack Plate
   • c. between the Outboard and Transom

The mounting instructions are described below and will be similar for all installation methods or Jack Plate offset distances.

1. The Shim Plate should be orientated so that the Mounting Holes mirror the holes in the Elbow Bracket from the centerline of the boat. Which Mounting Holes on the Elbow Bracket and the Shim Plate used will depend on the Outboard motor installed. The flat edge of the Elbow Bracket should face downward.

PARTS

A

Includes 12-20

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2994900

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BAG ASSY,TALON TO ADP. BRACKET

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1

12| 2373526| BOLT-5/16-18 X 2.00″ HHCS SS| 4
14| 2371749| WASHER-FLAT 5/16 SS| 4
16| 2371746| WASHER .750 X .3125 SS| 4
18| 2223100| NUT-5/16-18 NYLOCK S/S| 4
20| 2378608| ANTI SEIZE TUBE, 4CC, TALON| 1
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Includes 22-26

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2994913

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BAG ASSY, 3PC ADAPTER BRACKET

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22| 2373528| BOLT-1/2-13 X 4 1/4″ SS| 4
24| 2371757| WASHER-1/2″, HEAVY DUTY, SS| 8
26| 2373108| NUT-1/2-13, NYLOC, SS| 4
28| 2374946 s| INSTR. SHEET,3PC SANDWICH BRKT| 1

This part is included in an assembly and cannot be ordered individually.

Not shown on Parts Diagram.

NOTICE: The kit purchased will contain either Item #2 or Item #4 based on if a Port or Starboard installation was selected.

TOOLS AND RESOURCES REQUIRED

• Marine grade silicone
• Torque Wrench
• 1/2” Box End or Socket Wrench
• Crane or other support system for outboard
• A second person to help with installation
• Outboard mounting bolts (long enough to support extra 1/2” width of adapter bracket)

MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS

Before mounting your Talon Adapter Bracket, please give consideration to the following:

1. Attaching the Adapter Bracket will require removal of the Outboard engine and/or Jack Plate. Minn Kota recommends that the installation be performed by a marine dealer or servicing center.
   NOTICE: Longer mounting bolts than originally provided by the outboard manufacturer may be needed for proper installation of the Jack Plate and/or Adapter Bracket.
   CAUTION
   Support the Outboard before any work has begun on the bracket installation. An unsecured motor may cause harm from falling. Make sure that all hardware is secure before moving or operating the boat or Outboard once installation is complete.

2. The Adapter Bracket can be purchased to accommodate for either a Port or Starboard installation. If an Adapter Bracket
   is installed to both the Port and Starboard side, the Shim Brackets will not be used and will be replaced with the Elbow Bracket for that side. If the boat is to be rigged that way, it may  be necessary to remove a factory equipped e-ladder for proper
   bracket installation. Due to the wide variety of e-ladders, Minn Kota is not responsible for the re-installation or re-location of any factory equipped e-ladder.
   NOTICE: Only one Elbow Bracket (Item #2 or Item #4) will be included. The Bracket selected will be dependent on if a Port or Starboard installation was selected. Additional Talon Adapter Brackets must be purchased separately.

3. The Adapter Bracket can be mounted in 3 possible ways: a. between the Jack Plate and Transom b. between the Outboard and Jack Plate or c. between the Outboard and Transom. The mounting instructions are described below and will be similar for all installation methods or Jack Plate offset distances.

4. The Shim Plate should be orientated so that the Mounting Holes mirror the holes in the Elbow Bracket from the centerline of the boat. Which Mounting Holes on the Elbow Bracket and the Shim Plate used will depend on the Outboard motor installed. The flat edge of the Elbow Bracket should face downward.
   NOTICE: The Outboard does not have to be completely removed. Remove the mounting bolts that secure the Outboard to the Transom from one side and loosen the mounting bolts on the opposite side. Tilt the Outboard motor for the installation steps below. Repeat for the opposite side to complete the installation.

   • These installation steps switch between a starboard and port installation and are for reference only. They may differ from your actual installation.
   • Check with your Jack Plate or Outboard manufacturer to determine if additional hardware is needed to accommodate installing this Adapter Bracket.

INSTALLATION

Installation without Jack Plate

1. ITEM(S) NEEDED
   NOTICE: The Outboard doesn’t have to be completely removed. Remove the two mounting bolts from one side and loosen the mounting bolts on the opposite side. Tilt the Outboard motor for the installation steps below. Repeat for opposite side to complete installation.

   • Support the Outboard and remove the hardware that attaches the Outboard to the boat Transom. Determine if the Adapter Bracket purchased is installed on the Port or Starboard side.
   • Take the Elbow Bracket (Item #2 or Item #4) and the Shim Plate (Item #10) if needed, and apply marine grade silicon to all of the transom-side Mounting Holes the bracket. The Brackets selected will be dependent on a Port or Starboard mount for each individual installation.
   • Install the Elbow Bracket and Shim Plate between the Outboard and the Transom. Use the hardware that was already on the boat to install the bracket and plate. Reinstall the mounting hardware loosely using the Mounting Holes that align with the existing hardware. The hardware should pass through the Outboard, the Talon Adapter Bracket and the Transom of the boat.
   • Once the Elbow Bracket and Shim Plate are positioned, tighten and torque the mounting hardware to the boat and/or outboard manufacturer’s specifications. Continue to the “Completing the Installation” section of these instructions.

2. Install the Elbow Bracket and Shim Plate between the Outboard and the Transom. Use the hardware that was already on the boat to install the bracket and plate. Reinstall the mounting hardware loosely using the Mounting Holes that align with the existing hardware. The hardware should pass through the Outboard, the Talon Adapter Bracket and the Transom of the boat.
   Once the Elbow Bracket and Shim Plate are positioned, tighten and torque the mounting hardware to the boat and/or outboard manufacturer’s specifications. Continue to the “Completing the Installation” section of these instructions.

Installation Between Jack Plate and Transom (Any Manufacturer)

1. ITEM(S) NEEDED
   NOTICE : The Outboard doesn’t have to be completely removed. Remove the two mounting bolts from one side and loosen the mounting bolts on the opposite side. Tilt the Outboard motor for the installation steps below. Repeat for opposite side to complete installation.
   a. Support the Outboard and remove the hardware that attaches the Jack Plate to the boat Transom. Determine if the Adapter Bracket purchased is installed on the Port or Starboard side.
   b. Take the Elbow Bracket (Item #2 or Item #4) and the Shim Bracket (Item

   10) if needed, and apply marine grade silicon to the transom side mounting

   holes of both brackets. The Brackets selected will be dependent on a Port or Starboard mount for each individual installation.
   c. Install the Elbow Bracket and Shim Plate between the Jack Plate and the Transom orientated to the Port or Starboard side. Use the hardware that was already on the boat to install the Elbow Bracket and Shim. Reinstall the mounting hardware loosely. The hardware should pass through the Jack Plate, the Talon Mounting Bracket, and the Transom of the boat.
   d. Once the Elbow Bracket and Shim Bracket are positioned, tighten and torque the mounting hardware to the boat and/or outboard manufacturer’s specifications. Continue to the “Completing the Installation” section of these instructions.

Installation Between Jack Plate and Outboard

1. ITEM(S) NEEDED
   NOTICE : The Outboard doesn’t have to be completely removed. Remove the two mounting bolts from one side and loosen the mounting bolts on the opposite side. Tilt the Outboard motor for the installation steps below. Repeat for opposite side to complete installation.
   a. Support the Outboard and remove the hardware that attaches the Outboard to the boat Jack Plate. Determine if the Adapter Bracket purchased is installed on the Port or Starboard side.
   b. Take the Bracket Elbow (Item #2 or Item #4) and the Shim Plate (Item #10) if needed, and determine the mounting location. The Brackets selected will be dependent on a Port or Starboard mount for each individual installation.
   NOTICE: This installation method is NOT compatible with Atlas Jack Plates (all offsets). Installation with Bob’s Machine Shop Jack Plates will require Spacer Block Kit #1810211.

2. c. Use the hardware that was already on the boat to install the Elbow Bracket and Shim. Reinstall the mounting hardware loosely. The hardware should pass through the Outboard, the Talon Adapter Bracket and the Jack Plate.
   d. Once the Elbow Bracket and Shim Bracket are positioned, tighten and torque the mounting hardware to the boat and/or outboard manufacturer’s specifications. Continue to the “Completing the Installation” section of these instructions.

Completing the Installation

1. ITEM(S) NEEDED
   NOTICE: Use the supplied anti-seize on all fasteners to prevent galling of the nut.
   a. Take the Arm Bracket (Item #6) and install it to the Elbow Bracket. Use two ½”-13 X 4 ¼” Stainless Steel Bolts (Item #22), four ½” Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Washers (Item #24) and two ½”-13 Nylock Nuts (Item #26). Apply anti- sieze (Item #20).
   NOTICE: When installing the Arm Bracket and the Flag Bracket in the following steps, give consideration to the final position of the Talon. Minn Kota recommends installation so that the Talon can sit as close to the Transom and as high as possible. This will provide the most clearance and the greatest amount of vertical and angular adjustability. For more information on Talon placement, please see the “Installing the Talon” section of the Owner’s Manual online at minnkotamotors.com.
   b. Carefully slide the long C-channel segment of the Arm Bracket over the keyed Column of the Elbow Bracket so the teeth on each piece align to the desired angle.
   c. Two of the Bolts will be used to secure the Arm Bracket to the Elbow Bracket. Secure each Bolt by placing a washer on each and secure with an additional washer and Nylock Nuts after they pass through the Arm Bracket and Elbow Bracket.
   NOTICE: The C-channel segments may be indexed to create the desired orientation. The teeth will not allow the joints to index without first separating the components. To index the joints, slide the components apart, index to the proper orientation and then reassemble the joints.

2. ITEM(S) NEEDED
   d. Take the Flag Mounting Plate Bracket (Item #8) and slide it into the short C-channel segment of the Arm Bracket. Assemble the Bolts to lock it into position. Use two ½”-13 X 4 ¼” Stainless Steel Bolts (Item #22), four ½” Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Washers (Item #24) and two ½”-13 Nylock Nuts (Item #26). Apply anti-sieze (Item #20). Each Bolt should have a washer placed before sliding into the Arm Bracket and Flag Plate.
   NOTICE: When properly installed, the Mounting Plate should be nearly parallel to the Transom of the boat. It should also be oriented as close to the Transom as possible to minimize the possibility of water spray.
   Tighten all hardware to 50 ft-lbs.

3. ITEM(S) NEEDED
   NOTICE : To prevent seizing of the stainless steel hardware, do not use high speed installation tools. Applying an anti-seize may help prevent seizing.
   f. The Talon Mounting Bracket should be secured to the Flag Mounting Plate Bracket. Remove any hardware that may have previously been used to secure the Mounting Bracket to the Transom. Keep the Bolts and Mounting Straps on the Talon Mounting Bracket in place.
   g. Take four of the 5/15-18 X 2” Stainless Steel Bolts (Item #12) and four of the 5/16 Flat Washers (Item #14) and place one washer on each bolt. Align the mounting holes on the Talon Bracket with the mounting holes on the Flag Mounting Plate Bracket. Place one bolt in each of the corner mounting holes.
   h. Secure the Brackets together by taking the four of .750 x .3125 Stainless Steel Washers (Item #16) and place them on the end of the bolts. Place anti- sieze (Item #20) on the hardware and secure each with the four 5/16-18 Nylock Nut (Item #18). Tighten the bolts with a 1/2” Box End or Socket Wrench. Do not over-tighten.
   NOTICE: Be sure to position the heavy duty .750 x .3125 Washers over the slots on the inboard side of the Flag Mounting Plate Bracket.

4.  Consider mounting a Talon Tilt Bracket #1810222 for additional adjustability. To learn more visit minnkotamotors.com.

5. Next the Talon should be installed on the Mounting Bracket. Take the Talon and notice that there is an Assembly Track located on both sides of the Talon.
   NOTICE: We recommend a second person to help with this step of the installation.
   Carefully lift the Talon into the Mounting Bracket and align the Mounting Straps with the Assembly Track. Slide the Guard Washers to the inside wall of the Mounting Bracket, so that they sit between it and the Talon Assembly. Slide the Talon Assembly down the Assembly Tracks until it comes in contact with the Vertical Stop Bolt.
   If the Talon was previously installed, the Water Deflection Shield may need to be removed and reinstalled after the Talon is secure. Refer to the Talon Owners Manual on how to install the shield.

6. While supporting the Talon, adjust it and the Vertical Stop Bolt up or down in the Mounting Bracket so that the bottom of the Talon is not less than 4 inches above the Bottom of the hull of the boat, or the waterline of the boat. Once in place, temporarily tighten the Vertical Stop Bolt.
   l. Double check the placement of the Talon and make sure it meets all of the mounting considerations. Make any adjustments as necessary. When the position of the Talon is acceptable, secure the four Hex Head Cap Screws and Nylock Nuts holding the Mounting Straps in place with a 9/16″ Box End or Socket Wrench. Use a torque wrench to tighten to a recommended torque of 20 to 30 ft- lbs. Tighten the Vertical Stop Bolt.
   NOTICE: Additional adjustments may need to be made to the mount after a trial run with the boat on the water. Periodically re-tighten the four nuts and screws to 20 to 30 ft-lbs.

CAUTION

Check tension of the 4 vertical adjustment nuts after initial use and periodically thereafter to ensure they are at the recommended torque of 20 to 30 ft-lbs.

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References

• minnkotamotors.com
• minnkotamotors.johnsonoutdoors.com/accessories/shallow-water-anchor/talon-tilt-bracket
• minnkotamotors.com/
• minnkotamotors.com/support/manuals/shallow-water-anchors

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