Garmin FORCE KRAKEN User manual

FORCE®KRAKEN TROLLING MOTOR
Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents
Getting Started................................. 1
Adjusting the Depth of the Trolling
Motor........................................................1
Deploying the Motor from the Stowed
Position.................................................... 2
Stowing the Motor from the Deployed
Position.................................................... 2
Trolling Motor Display Panel.................. 3
Status Indicator................................... 4
Calibrating the Trolling Motor................ 5
Setting the Bow Offset............................ 5
Connecting to a Chartplotter.................. 6
Remote Control................................ 6
Installing Batteries.................................. 6
Attaching a Lanyard................................ 7
Remote Control Buttons......................... 7
Remote Control Screen........................... 9
Navigating the Menu............................... 9
Calibrating the Remote Control............ 10
Pairing the Remote Control.................. 10
Pairing an Additional Remote
Control............................................... 10
Foot Pedal...................................... 11
Installing Batteries................................ 12
Pairing the Foot Pedal.......................... 12
Status Indicator..................................... 12
Disabling the Heading Hold Function on
the Foot Pedal....................................... 13
Operation....................................... 13
Turning the Propeller On and Off......... 13
Adjusting the Speed of the Motor.... 13
Maintaining Your Speed.................... 14
Steering.................................................. 14
Steering the Trolling Motor
Manually.............................................14
Maintaining Your Heading................ 14
Holding Your Position....................... 15
Gesture Controls............................... 16
Waypoints.............................................. 16
Creating a Waypoint.......................... 16
Navigating to a Waypoint..................16
Viewing Waypoint Details................. 17
Editing a Waypoint Name................. 17
Deleting a Waypoint.......................... 17
Routes.................................................... 17
Navigating a Route............................ 17
Viewing Route Details....................... 17
Editing a Route Name....................... 18
Deleting a Route................................ 18
Tracks.................................................... 18
Saving the Active Track.................... 18
Clearing the Active Track.................. 18
Navigating to the Start of the Active
Track.................................................. 18
Navigating a Saved Track................. 19
Viewing Saved Track Details............ 19
Editing a Saved Track Name............ 19
Deleting a Saved Track..................... 19
Navigating..............................................19
Pausing and Resuming Navigation.. 20
Stopping Navigation..........................20
Settings..........................................20
Trolling Motor Settings......................... 20
Wireless Network Settings............... 21
Remote Control Settings...................... 21
Backlight Settings............................. 21
Maintenance Needs and Schedule.. 22
Motor Information.......................... 22
Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain
App......................................................... 22
Updating Software with the
ActiveCaptain App............................. 23
Stowed Dimensions.............................. 24
Deployed Dimensions........................... 24
Registering Your Device........................25
Contacting Garmin Support.................. 25
Specifications................................ 26
Trolling Motor........................................ 26
Motor Thrust and Current-Draw
Information........................................ 27
Remote Control..................................... 28
Foot Pedal............................................. 28
Table of Contents i

Getting Started
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
Do not run the motor when the propeller is out of the water. Contact with the rotating propeller may result in
severe injury.
Do not use the motor in areas where you or other people in the water may come into contact with the rotating
propeller.
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. The autopilot features on the trolling
motor are tools that enhance your capability to operate your boat. They do not relieve you of the responsibility
of safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the motor controls unattended.
Learn to operate the autopilot features on calm and hazard-free open water.
Use caution when operating the trolling motor near hazards in the water, such as trees, shallow rocks, docks,
pilings, and other boats.
Always disconnect the motor from the battery before cleaning or servicing the propeller to avoid injury.
CAUTION
Always keep the remote control on your person when using the trolling motor. If the operation of the trolling
motor needs to be changed or stopped at any time, you can press on the remote control, press on the foot
pedal, or press on the mount to stop the propeller.
When using the autopilot features, be prepared for sudden stops, acceleration, and turns.
When stowing or deploying the motor, be aware of the risk of entrapment or pinching from moving parts, which
can result in injury.
When stowing or deploying the motor, be aware of slick surfaces around the motor. Slipping when stowing or
deploying the motor may result in injury.
Adjusting the Depth of the Trolling Motor
1Stow the motor.
2Loosen the collar on the motor shaft.
3Slide the collar to raise or lower the depth of the trolling motor.
4Tighten the collar.
5Deploy the motor to check the depth.
6Repeat this procedure if necessary to set the correct depth.
Getting Started 1

Deploying the Motor from the Stowed Position
1Hold down the pedal to release the latch .
2Slide the motor out , release the pedal, and raise the motor slowly into the deployed position.
3If necessary, push the shaft away to lock the motor in the deployed position.
NOTICE
The depth adjustment mechanism is keyed to align with the steering motor, and they should align automatically
when you deploy the motor. To avoid unexpected steering performance, check for obstructions that may
prevent the parts from aligning correctly before using the motor.
Stowing the Motor from the Deployed Position
1Hold down the pedal to release the latch .
NOTE: The motor may automatically steer to 90° for stowing. The propeller stow side can be configured in
the settings menu.
2Tilt the shaft back , and then raise the motor slowly while tilting the shaft to the horizontal position.
3Slide the motor into the motor catch until it locks in the stowed position .
4If installed, clamp the motor shaft in the stabilizer.
When trailering or when stowing the motor in rough waters, you should move the depth adjustment collar as
close to the steering module as possible for additional stability.
2 Getting Started

Trolling Motor Display Panel
The display panel on the trolling motor mount shows important information at a glance.
NOTE: The backlight on the display panel reacts to the ambient light, and dims automatically at night.
Getting Started 3

Speed
Shows the motor speed level (Adjusting the Speed of the Motor, page13).
Trolling motor
battery status
Green: the motor battery voltage is good.
Yellow: the motor battery voltage is low.
Red: the motor battery voltage is very low.
Flashing red: the motor battery voltage is critically low.
NOTE: This applies only when the motor is connected to a lead acid battery. Voltage
levels may not be accurate with lithium batteries.
GPS signal status
Green: the motor has a good GPS signal.
Yellow: the motor has a poor GPS signal.
Red: the motor does not have a GPS signal.
Motor status
Green: the motor is operating normally.
Red (solid): the motor software is starting up.
Red (blinking): there is a system error.
Blue: the motor is in pairing mode.
Yellow: the motor is in recovery mode (for software updates and recovery procedures).
Power
Hold to turn the motor off.
NOTE: By default, the trolling motor turns on automatically when it receives power. It
is not necessary to push this button to turn it on. This can be changed in the settings
(Trolling Motor Settings, page20).
The trolling motor turns off automatically when it is in the stowed position for two hours.
When the propeller is turning, press to stop the propeller.
Press three times to enter pairing mode.
Propeller status
Illuminates when the propeller is active (Turning the Propeller On and Off, page13).
Heading hold
status
Illuminates when heading hold is active (Maintaining Your Heading, page14).
Anchor lock status
Illuminates when anchor lock is active (Holding Your Position, page15).
Press to turn on anchor lock.
Hold to turn off anchor lock.
Status Indicator
The LED indicates the motor status.
Green Normal operation
Red Solid: system booting
Blinking: system error
Blue Pairing mode
Yellow Recovery mode (for software updates and recovery procedures)
4 Getting Started

Calibrating the Trolling Motor
You must calibrate the compass in the trolling motor before you can use the autopilot features. For the best
results, you should calibrate the motor on a day with little or no wind on calm water. You can repeat the
calibration process if the autopilot features are not performing as expected.
1Drive the boat to an open area of calm water and stop moving.
The boat must be stationary to begin the calibration process.
2Make sure the trolling motor is deployed (Deploying the Motor from the Stowed Position, page2).
3On the remote control, select > Settings > Trolling Motor > Calibrate > Compass.
A message appears on the display while the trolling motor prepares the calibration process, and you should
wait until instructed to begin.
4Using a foot pedal, remote control, or outboard motor to steer, follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate
the compass.
Setting the Bow Offset
Based on the installation angle, the trolling motor may not align with the center line of your boat. For the best
results, you should set the bow offset.
1Using the remote control, adjust the angle of the trolling motor so it aligns with the center line of your
boat , pointing straight forward.
2On the remote control, select > Settings > Trolling Motor > Calibrate > Bow Offset.
3Press or to adjust the bow offset.
4Press to set the bow offset.
5Repeat this procedure if necessary.
Getting Started 5

Connecting to a Chartplotter
Your compatible Garmin® chartplotter must have the latest software version installed before you can connect
the trolling motor.
You can connect the trolling motor wirelessly to a compatible Garmin chartplotter on your boat. After you
connect to a compatible chartplotter, you can control the trolling motor from the chartplotter in addition to the
remote control and foot pedal.
1Turn on the chartplotter and the trolling motor.
2Make sure that the chartplotter is hosting a wireless network.
NOTE: If you have multiple chartplotters installed, only one is the wireless network host. Consult your
chartplotter's owner's manual for more information.
3On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices > Garmin Trolling Motor > Start.
4On the trolling motor display panel, press three times to enter pairing mode.
on the trolling motor display panel illuminates blue as it searches for a connection to the chartplotter, and
changes to green when the connection is successful.
A confirmation message appears on the chartplotter when the connection is successful.
5After the chartplotter and trolling motor connect successfully, enable the trolling motor bar on the
chartplotter to control the motor.
See the latest version of your chartplotter's owner's manual for complete operation instructions.
emote Control
Installing Batteries
The remote control operates using two AA batteries (not included). Use lithium batteries for best results.
1Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the cover.
2Insert two AA batteries, observing polarity.
3Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
6 Remote Control