MINN KOTA TALON User manual

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12'/ 10'
INSTALLATION
MANUAL

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Your new 12' or 10' Talon comes out of the box with everything you’ll need for direct-to-transom
mounting. If you have an irregular shaped transom that cannot accept a direct-to-transom mount,
please go to minnkotamotors.com for details on our universal mounting brackets, and to locate your
closest dealer. Otherwise, please take a moment to review the parts list below, and tools needed for
installation prior to getting started.
PARTS LIST
A. (1) Anchor Assembly
(includes Power Cable and
30A Resettable Fuse Assembly)
B. (2) Remote Control Assemblies
(includes two (2) lanyards and
one (1) dash mount remote holder)
C. (1) Mounting Bracket
D. Mounting Bracket to
Anchor Hardware
E. (2) Bracket Straps
F. (4) ⅜"–24 Nylock Nuts
G. (4) ⅜" Flat Washers
H. (4) ⅜" Lock Washers
I. Mounting Bracket
to Transom Hardware
J. (4) ⁄" x 3.5" Bolts
K. (4) ⁄" Fender Washers
L. (4) ⁄" Plain Washers
M. (4) ⁄" Lock Nuts
N. Water Shield
O. (2) #8 SS Flat Washers
P. (2) #8–18 x ⅝" Screws
Q. (2) Cord Retainers
GETTING STARTED
PARTS INCLUDED
A
B
C
D
HG
E
F
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Q
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GETTING STARTED
The following two options can be used to mount your Talon:
1. Direct Transom Mount (recommended)
2. Optional Adapter Plate. If you’re not mounting Talon directly to the transom, you’ll need one of our
adapter plates to offset the unit from the back of the boat. For more information on adapter plate
applications and purchasing, visit minnkotamotors.com.
Your Talon comes complete with all the necessary hardware to mount directly to the transom/stern.
MOUNTING OPTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED
•Drill
•⁄" Drill Bit
•½" and ⁄" box end wrench or socket wrench
•3M Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200
(recommended for direct mount installations)
or Marine Grade Adhesive Sealant
•Wire ties for cable routing
•4' straight edge or level
•Tape measure
•Torque wrench (up to 30'/lb
capacity recommended to set
vertical adjustment bolt tension)

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Talon must have a clear, unobstructed path to deploy.
The Talon mounting bracket included with your unit
will allow for approximately 6" of clearance from the
transom to the front edge of the deploying anchor
(Figure 1).
NOTE: The Talon mounting bracket can be mounted directly to the
transom (recommended) or to an adapter plate when direct transom
mounting is not possible due to obstructions or irregular-shaped
transoms. For more information on universal adapter brackets and
other Minn Kota® Talon accessories, please visit minnkotamotors.com.
NOTE: Check to make sure that your proposed location will allow the
anchor to deploy without hitting trim tabs, poling platforms, ladders,
engine or other obstructions.
NOTE: When selecting the Talon mounting bracket mounting
location, examine your boat to ensure that you will not drill into any
obstructions and that the hardware will be accessible for assembly.
DETERMINING A
MOUNTING LOCATION
PORT (LEFT) OR STARBOARD (RIGHT)
SIDE MOUNTING
Talon is designed to mount on either the port or
starboard side of the transom. You should consider
your fishing methods when selecting the mounting
location (Figure 2).
Figure 1.
6”
Figure 2.
STARBOARDPORT
STEP 1

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PLACEMENT OF THE TALON
MOUNTING BRACKET
When mounting the Talon mounting bracket directly
to the transom, Minn Kota suggests installing the
mounting bracket in the highest possible location.
This will provide the most clearance, and the greatest
amount of vertical and angular adjustability. The
bottom edge of the Talon should never be less than
4" above the bottom line of the hull to prevent spray
and drag conditions (Figure 3).
NOTE: All bass boats should mount Talon as flush with the
bottom of the Talon mounting bracket as possible to mitigate spray
while underway.
STEP 1 — DETERMINING A MOUNTING LOCATION
ENGINE REVIEW
When selecting a mounting location make sure that no interference exists between the Talon and your
engine during normal operation. Once you have selected your mounting location, trim the engine all
the way up and all the way down, and steer the engine fully to the side selected. Ensure there is two to
three inches of clearance from any point on the Talon.
The mounting bracket can be mounted at an angle if additional clearance is needed (Figure 4).
Figure 4.
Figure 3.
4”
3” 3”