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The boat we bought came with an older Minnkota auto pilot trolling motor and no manual. A brief search online has turned up nothing as far as how to operate the autopilot system. I understand you point it- turn it on and it follows that course. But how do you change course? Do I need to go to the bow and hit the switch every time or can it be reset with the foot pedal?

I've been just steering manually this first season- trying to get accustomed to the whole thing- but It's time to start trying out this feature. Thanks for any help. The boat we bought came with an older Minnkota auto pilot trolling motor and no manual.

A brief search online has turned up nothing as far as how to operate the autopilot system. I understand you point it- turn it on and it follows that course. But how do you change course? Do I need to go to the bow and hit the switch every time or can it be reset with the foot pedal? I've been just steering manually this first season- trying to get accustomed to the whole thing- but It's time to start trying out this feature. Thanks for any help Look for a serial number on the head of the motor backside and post the number.

Then we can get an electronic manual for you.:raisin. Went to the site and attempted to register the motor - it was part of a standard package on a 1996 Crestliner I purchased in 2011 - filled out the registration information as best I could not knowing specifics and I ended up getting a screen telling me the following: Thanks for attempting to take our survey.

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I wasn't taking the survey - I was just trying to register the motor to be able to get the manual. Any other suggestions? Thanks for your help. AUTOPILOT™ CONTROLS (ON AUTOPILOT EQUIPPED MOTORS ONLY) The Minn Kota AutoPilot™ uses a magnetic compass and a microprocessor chip to keep the trolling motor pointed in the direction you want to go. Each time the wind or water current moves the boat off course, the AutoPilot senses the change and steers itself back to the original heading. The AutoPilot direction is set every time a steering change is made. To change direction, steer until the control head points to the desired course.

The AutoPilot will pull the bow of the boat around and correct automatically until the boat is moving in the direction you chose. This unit has an automatic steering shutdown for safety.

In conditions where an obstruction prevents the trolling motor from turning, or in extremely windy conditions, the automatic steering may stop. Any steering input will reset the system to normal. When the AutoPilot is on and the trolling motor is pulled out of the water to the stow position, the steering motor will continue to run until the motor is stowed properly. Once the motor is stowed properly, AutoPilot will turn off and the System Ready indicator will go off. This unit uses a magnetic compass to detect direction of travel. The compass can be adversely aff ected by magnets or large, ferrous metal objects near (within 12” of) the trolling motor control head.

After steering to a new direction, there is a short delay before the direction is locked in to allow the compass to stabilize. Obstructions on the propeller may cause excessive vibration of the motor head. This vibration can cause the compass to wander and erratic steering to occur.

Clear the obstruction to return the motor to normal operation. When broad speed changes are made, the motor heading may change slightly. This is normal. ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE MOTOR When setting the depth be sure the top of the motor is submerged at least 12” to avoid churning or agitation of surface water.

The propeller must be completely submerged. With the motor deployed, fi rmly grasp the composite shaft above the mount. Loosen the adjustable depth collar until the shaft slides freely.

Raise or lower the motor to the desired depth. Turn the motor control head to the desired position. Tighten adjustable depth collar to secure the motor in place.

Honda civic repair guide. Adjustable Depth Collar Motor Mount Composite Shaft 12” Minimum Depth Composite Shaft 12” Minimum Depth Motor Mount Adjustable Depth Collar Motor Control Head 2. When the AutoPilot is on and the trolling motor is pulled out of the water to the stow position, the steering motor will continue to run. Turn off the AutoPilot switch to stop the motor. If the switch is left on, the steering motor will shut off automatically after 10 seconds. The motor should not be sored in this condition for long periods as power is still being applied to all eletronics. Always turn the Autopilot switch off and disconnect your motor from the battery when storing your boat.

AUTOPILOT™ CONTROLS (ON AUTOPILOT EQUIPPED MOTORS ONLY) The Minn Kota AutoPilot™ uses a magnetic compass and a microprocessor chip to keep the trolling motor pointed in the direction you want to go. Each time the wind or water current moves the boat off course, the AutoPilot senses the change and steers itself back to the original heading. The AutoPilot direction is set every time a steering change is made. To change direction, steer until the control head points to the desired course. The AutoPilot will pull the bow of the boat around and correct automatically until the boat is moving in the direction you chose.

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This unit has an automatic steering shutdown for safety. In conditions where an obstruction prevents the trolling motor from turning, or in extremely windy conditions, the automatic steering may stop. Any steering input will reset the system to normal. When the AutoPilot is on and the trolling motor is pulled out of the water to the stow position, the steering motor will continue to run until the motor is stowed properly. Once the motor is stowed properly, AutoPilot will turn off and the System Ready indicator will go off. This unit uses a magnetic compass to detect direction of travel. The compass can be adversely aff ected by magnets or large, ferrous metal objects near (within 12” of) the trolling motor control head.

After steering to a new direction, there is a short delay before the direction is locked in to allow the compass to stabilize. Obstructions on the propeller may cause excessive vibration of the motor head. This vibration can cause the compass to wander and erratic steering to occur. Clear the obstruction to return the motor to normal operation. When broad speed changes are made, the motor heading may change slightly. This is normal. NOTE: Always turn the AutoPilot switch off and disconnect your motor from the battery when storing your boat.

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