MINN KOTA Ulterra Freshwater Electric-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor User Guide

MINN KOTA Ulterra Freshwater Electric-Steer Bow-Mount Trolling Motor

Stowing and Deploying the Motor with the Foot Pedal

Use the following procedure to stow and deploy the motor. Keep in mind that if your motor is stalling at a 45-degree angle when attempting to stow, this indicates that batteries are too low to fully stow the motor. If this occurs, reengage power, deploy the motor, trim the motor to its highest setting, and turn power off until batteries can be recharged. Once batteries are charged, attempt to stow motor again.

• Locate the Indicator Panel at the base of the Mount.
• Make sure that the motor is on by checking that the green LED next to the System Ready Indicator is on.
• On the Foot Pedal, press the MODE Button until the amber LED in the center of the Indicator Panel on the Foot Pedal is illuminated. This puts the Foot Pedal in Ulterra Mode. 
• To deploy the motor, when it is stowed, double press the Stow/Deploy button. To stow the motor, when it is deployed, press the Stow/Deploy button.

NOTICE: You can only stow and deploy your motor while in Ulterra mode.
WARNING: When stowing or deploying the motor, keep fingers clear of all hinges, pivot points and all moving parts. When stowing and deploying the motor, ensure that it doesn’t contact the boat, trailer, or any other obstruction.
NOTICE: The deploy sequence can be stopped at any time pressing the stow/deploy button. The stow sequence can be stopped at any time by pressing either trim button or the stow/deploy button.

Deploying the Motor with i-Pilot

• Press the Home button.

• Use the Menu Up and Menu Down buttons to find the Deploy menu at the bottom of the display screen.
  NOTICE: The Deploy menu at the bottom of the display screen can only be found when the motor is stowed.

• Use the Right Softkey to select the Deploy menu by double pressing it. Once selected the motor will automatically deploy.
  WARNING: As soon as the Deploy menu is selected, the motor will automatically deploy. Be sure the motor is clear from obstructions and has a clear path of travel. The Prop is disabled while the motor is stowed and being deployed to prevent accidental contact with the rotating propeller.

• While the Motor is deploying, it is possible to stop the action. Use either the Left Softkey to select the Stow menu or the Right Softkey to select the Pause menu.

• If the Motor continues, it will complete the deploy process. Normal motor operation will follow.

Stowing the Motor with i-Pilot

• Press the Home

• Use the Menu Up buttons to find the Stow menu at the bottom of the display screen.
  NOTICE: The Stow menu at the bottom of the display screen can only be found when the motor is deployed.

• Use the Right Softkey to select the Stow menu. Once selected the motor will automatically stow.
  WARNING: As soon as the Stow menu is selected, the motor will automatically stow. Be sure the motor is clear from obstructions and has a clear path of travel. The Prop is disabled while the motor is being stowed to prevent accidental contact with the rotating propeller.

• While the Motor is stowing, it is possible to stop the action. Use either the Left Softkey to select the Deploy menu or the Right

• If the Motor continues, it will complete the Stow process and the Prop will be disabled.

Deploying the Motor with i-Pilot Link

• Press the Home button.

• Scroll through the Content Area using either your finger or the Screen Navigation button to find the Ulterra button. Select the Ulterra button using either your finger or by pressing the
  Ok button to open the Ulterra Menu.
  NOTICE: The Ulterra button can only be found in the Content Area with the Home Control Buttons on i-Pilot Link systems on an Ulterra motor. Certain Home Screen Buttons may be locked out while the motor is stowed because those functions require the motor to be deployed to operate.

• Once in the Ulterra Menu, find the button and select it. The button requires a double press to engage.
  WARNING: As soon as the Deploy button is selected, the motor will automatically deploy. Be sure the motor is clear from obstructions and has a clear path of travel. The Prop is disabled while the motor is stowed and being deployed to prevent accidental contact with the rotating propeller.

• The Ulterra motor will deploy. While the Motor is deploying, it is possible to pause the action. To pause the action, find the Pause button and select it.

• To resume the Deploy action, select the Deploy button.

• If the Motor continues, it will complete the deploy process and normal motor operation will follow.

Stowing the Motor with i-Pilot Link

• Press the Home button.

• Scroll through the Content Area using either your finger or the Screen Navigation button to find the Ulterra

• Select the Ulterra button using either your finger or by pressing the Ok button to open the Ulterra Menu.
  NOTICE: The Ulterra button can only be found in the Content Area with the Home Control Buttons on i-Pilot Link systems on an Ulterra motor. The motor can only be stowed when it is currently deployed.

• Once in the Ulterra Menu, find the Stow button and select it.
  NOTICE: The Stow button can only  be found when the motor is deployed.
  WARNING: As soon as the Stow button is selected, the motor will automatically stow. Be sure the motor is clear from obstructions and has a clear path of travel. The Prop is disabled while the motor is being stowed to prevent accidental contact with the rotating propeller.

• The Ulterra motor will stow. While the Motor is stowing, it is possible to pause the action. To pause the action, find the Pause button and select it.

EMERGENCY STOW PROCEDURES

NOTICE: Keep this Reference Guide, the Emergency Stow Strap, and a Phillips Screwdriver on your boat.

In the unlikely event that the motor will not stow, from either the i-Pilot or i-Pilot Link remotes or Foot Pedal, use the following alternative methods:

• Trim Count Reset
• Stow from the Ulterra Motor
• If your batteries lose power to the level that the motor will not stow, the motor will most likely stall at a 45 degree angle. If this occurs, reengage power, deploy the motor, trim motor to its highest setting, and turn power off until batteries can be recharged. Once batteries are charged, attempt to stow motor again.
• If the other alternative methods have been tried and the motor will still not stow, try to manually stow the motor.

Trim Count Reset

In the unlikely event the Ulterra will not stow, the following procedure will reset the motor and restore functionality. The Ulterra must be in the deployed position to perform these steps. If the Ulterra does not reset, repeat the procedure.

• Locate the Indicator Panel at the base of the Mount.
• Press and hold the Power Button System Ready Indicator located on the Indicator Panel to turn the motor off. Make sure that the motor is off by checking that the green LED light next to the System Ready Indicator is off.
• Press the Power Button until the green LED illuminates and the motor is turned on.
• Wait 3 seconds.
• Press the Power Button 3 times consecutively within a 2 second period.
• The red and green LEDs will flash continuously and the Ulterra will go through the following automated sequence.
• The motor will position itself into the proper orientation.
• The motor will automatically trim up to the Mount and then trim down approximately 6 inches.
• The flashing red LED next to the System Ready Indicator will turn off, and the flashing green LED next to the Status Indicator will become solid green.
  NOTICE: If the Lower Unit of the motor is trimmed within 6 inches of the Mount and the boat Hull is obstructing the motor’s turning radius, manually turn the Control Head of the motor so that the Lower Unit is perpendicular to the Motor Ramps prior to beginning this procedure.

Stowing from the Ulterra Motor

In the unlikely event your i-Pilot or i-Pilot Link remote becomes non- functioning, you can stow the Ulterra from the base of the motor.

• Locate the Indicator Panel at the base of the Mount.
• Make sure that the motor is on by checking that the green LED next to the System Ready Indicator is on.
• Press and hold the Power Button located on the Indicator Panel for 10 seconds.
• The red and green LEDs next to the Status (red) and System Ready (green) Indicators will flash alternately, and the motor will begin to stow.

Manually Stow the Ulterra

To manually stow, follow the instructions below:

• While the motor is in the deployed position, use a #3 Phillips Screwdriver, to remove the Right Sideplate. Do this by removing the two screws that hold the sideplate in place.
  WARNING: Moving parts can cut or crush. When using the Trim Handle or moving the Trim Housing, keep fingers clear of all hinges, pivot points and all moving parts. The Tilt Motor Shaft and Tilt Motor Bracket can create a shear point between the Base Extrusion. Use caution when the sideplate is removed and mechanical parts are in motion.

• Using a #2 Phillips Screwdriver, loosen the screw on the Manual Tilt Knob.

• The Manual Tilt Knob holds two Metal

• Plates together. Using a Flat Blade Screwdriver, pry up on the Manual Tilt Knob until it releases from the Metal Plates.

• Locate the Trim Release Handle on the Side of the Trim Housing. Grasp the Trim Release Handle and pull it out.
  WARNING: When using the Trim Handle or moving the Trim Housing, keep fingers clear of all hinges, pivot points and all moving parts above and below the Trim Housing. 

• While pulling the Trim Release Handle out, grasp the Trim Housing and Shaft and lift them up off the Steering Housing.

• Lift up on the Trim Housing until the Shaft and Trim Housing can be pulled up by hand.
  WARNING: When lifting the Trim Housing off the Steering Housing, power connections are exposed. Keep fingers and metal objects clear of exposed connections. The power from the connection is removed after 10 seconds once the connection is exposed.  

• While the Trim Housing and Shaft are lifted up, release the Latch Pin Bracket.

• Now rotate the Shaft and Trim Housing, in and down towards the stowed position.

• Pull the Lower Unit onto the Mount Ramps.

• Secure the Lower Unit onto the Mount Ramps using the Emergency Strap
  that was provided with the motor. The D- ring on the Emergency Strap can be hooked into the Base Extrusion below the sideplate that was removed.

• With the D-ring secured, wrap the Emergency Strap around the Lower Unit and secure it to itself. The Emergency Strap should be pulled tight enough that the Lower Unit rests securely on the Mount Ramps.

• While the motor is in the stowed position, use a #3 Phillips Screwdriver to replace the Right Sideplate, if desired. Do this by replacing the two screws that hold the sideplate in place that were removed in step a.

If all emergency stow procedure attempts fail, please contact your local authorized service center or call Minn Kota service at 800-227-6433.

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