MINN KOTA ULTERRA User manual

ULTERRA™
BOW-MOUNT TROLLING MOTOR
Installation Instructions

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INTRODUCTION
Made by Minn Kota
Johnson Outdoors
Marine Electronics, Inc.
121 Power Drive
Mankato, MN 56001 USA
Trolling Motors
Produced in 2015
SER NO R365 MK12345
ULTERRA 80/US2/IPLINK-45"_BT
MODEL 1358923
NOTICE: The serial number on your Ulterra is located
inside the mount near the motor rests.
EXAMPLE
THANK YOU
Thank you for choosing Minn Kota. We believe that you should spend more time fishing and less time positioning your boat. That’s why
we build the smartest, toughest, most intuitive trolling motors on the water. Every aspect of a Minn Kota trolling motor is thought out
and rethought until it’s good enough to bear our name. Countless hours of research and testing provide you the Minn Kota advantage
that can truly take you “Anywhere. Anytime.” We don’t believe in shortcuts. We are Minn Kota. And we are never done helping you
catch more fish.
REGISTRATION
Remember to keep your receipt and immediately register your
trolling motor. A registration card is included with your motor or you
can complete registration on our website at minnkotamotors.com.
SERIAL NUMBER
Your Minn Kota 11-character serial number is very important.
It helps to determine the specific model and year of manufacture.
When contacting Consumer Service or registering your product, you
will need to know your product’s serial number. We recommend
that you write the serial number down so that you have it available
for future reference.
NOTICE: Do not return your Minn Kota motor to your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace this unit. You
may obtain service by: calling Minn Kota at [phone]; returning your motor to the Minn Kota Factory Service Center;
sending or taking your motor to any Minn Kota authorized service center. A list of authorized service centers is available on our
website, at minnkotamotors.com. Please include proof of purchase, serial number and purchase date for warranty service with
any of the above options.
MOTOR INFORMATION (For Consumer Reference Only)
Model:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Store Where Purchased:___________________________________________________________________________________________________

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SafeTy CONSIDeRaTIONS
Please thoroughly read the user manual. Follow all instructions and heed all safety and cautionary notices. Use of this motor is only
permitted for persons that have read and understood these user instructions. Minors may use this motor only under adult supervision.
WARNING
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. We have designed your Minn Kota product to be an accurate
and reliable tool that will enhance boat operation and improve your ability to catch fish. This product does not relieve you from the
responsibility for safe operation of your boat. You must avoid hazards to navigation and always maintain a permanent watch so you can
respond to situations as they develop. You must always be prepared to regain manual control of your boat. Learn to operate your Minn
Kota product in an area free from hazards and obstacles.
WARNING
Never run the motor out of the water, as this may result in injuries from the rotating propeller. The motor should be disconnected from
the power source when it is not in use or is off the water. When connecting the power-supply cables of the motor to the battery, ensure
that they are not kinked or subject to chafe and route them in such a way that persons cannot trip over them. Before using the motor
make sure that the insulation of the power cables is not damaged. Disregarding these safety precautions may result in electric shorts
of battery(s) and/or motor. Always disconnect motor from battery(s) before cleaning or checking the propeller. Avoid submerging the
complete motor as water may enter the lower unit through control head and shaft. If the motor is used while water is present in the
lower unit considerable damage to the motor can occur. This damage will not be covered by warranty.
WARNING
Take care that neither you nor other persons approach the turning propeller too closely, neither with body parts nor with objects.
The motor is powerful and may endanger or injure you or others. While the motor is running watch out for persons swimming and for
floating objects. Persons who lack the ability to run the motor or whose reactions are impaired by alcohol, drugs, medication, or other
substances are not permitted to use this motor. This motor is not suitable for use in strong currents. The constant noise pressure level
of the motor during use is less than 70dB(A). The overall vibration level does not exceed 2,5 m/sec2.
WARNING
When stowing or deploying the motor, keep fingers clear of all hinge and pivot points and all moving parts. In the event of unexpected
operation, remove power leads from the battery.
WARNING
It is recommended to only use Johnson Outdoors approved accessories with your Minn Kota motor. Using non-approved accessories
including to mount or control your motor may cause damage, unexpected motor operation and injury. Be sure to use the product and
approved accessories, including remotes, safely and in the manner directed to avoid accidental or unexpected motor operation. Keep
all factory installed parts in place including motor and accessory covers, enclosures and guards.

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KNOW yOUR BOaT
Keel
Bow
Hull
Bow
Stern
Stern
Port
Port Starboard
Starboard
Gunwale
Gunwale
Transom
Inboard
Outboard

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INSTaLLaTION
pNot shown on Parts Diagram.
✖This part is included in an assembly and cannot be ordered individually.
tOnly available with models factory installed with i-Pilot.
ÂOnly available with models factory installed with i-Pilot Link.
ÌOnly available with models factory installed with Universal Sonar.
âOnly available with models factory installed with Built-in MEGA Down Imaging.
✸Only available with models factory installed with Built-in MEGA Side Imaging.
INSTALLING THE ULTERRA
Your new Ulterra comes with everything you’ll need to directly install it to the boat. This motor can be directly mounted to the boat
or it may be coupled with a Minn Kota quick release bracket for ease of mounting and removal. For installation with a quick release
bracket, refer to the installation instructions provided with the bracket. For compatible quick release mounting bracket, please visit
minnkotamotors.com. To install the motor directly to the boat, please follow the instructions provided in this manual. Please review the
parts list, mounting considerations and tools needed for installation prior to getting started. For additional product support and to locate
your nearest dealer, please visit minnkotamotors.com.
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Item /
Assembly Part # Description Qty.
1✖MOTOR ASSEMBLY 1
AA 2994859 BAG ASY-TERROVA/V2,RUB.BUMPERS 1
22325110 PAD, FOOTPEDAL 5
BB 2994917 BAG ASSY, ULTERRA MTG HARDWARE 1
32203430 SCREW-1/4-20 X 2.0 HHCS SS 6
42203431 SCREW-1/4-20 X 0.5 HHCS SS 6
52201725 WASHER-CLIPPED, 1/4", 1.00" OD 6
62261713 WASHER-1/4 FLAT 18-8 SS 6
72263103 NUT-1/4-20 NYLOCK SS 6
82301720 WASHER-MOUNTING - RUBBER 6
92203801 STRAP, HOLD DOWN 1
10 2994075 tREMOTE ASSEMBLY, IPILOT 1
11 2994076 ÂREMOTE ASSEMBLY LINK TOUCHSCREEN 1
p2397106 tMANUAL, QUICK REF., iPILOT 1.6 1
p2397107 ÂMANUAL-QUICK REF., iPILOT 3.0 1
12 2390800 tÂLANYARD, REMOTE W/ CARABINER 1
13 2373241 ÂCABLE, USB REMOTE CHARGER LINK 1
14 2375901 ÂADAPTER, USB DC POWER LINK 1
15 2996400 tÂHEADING SENSOR ASSEMBLY 1
16 490389-1 ÂCABLE, ETH (M12-M-M12-F, 30' 1
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2211415 Ì CABLE-EXTENSION, PD/AP 110" *PRE-INSTALLED* 1
490507-1 âCABLE, ADP-INT MDI 14 M12-120" *PRE-INSTALLED* 1
490516-3 ✸CABLE, ADP-INT MSI 14 M12-156" *PRE-INSTALLED* 1
CC 1378132 80# THRUST PROP KIT 1
DD 1378160 112# THRUST PROP KIT 1
18 2262658 PIN-DRIVE 1" X 3/16" S/S 1
19 2091701 WASHER-PROP (LARGE) MAX101 1
20 2093101 NUT-PROP,NYLOC,LG,MX101 3/8 SS 1
21 2331160 PROP-WW2 (4") w/ADP.RING 1
2341160 PROP-WW2 (4.5) w/ADP.RING 1
p2207113 MANUAL, INSTALL GUIDE, ULTERRA 1
22 2994741 FOOT PEDAL ASSY, ULTERRA 1
INSTALLATION PARTS LIST

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INSTALLING THE ULTERRA
• #2 Phillips Screwdriver
• #3 Phillips Screwdriver
• Drill
• 9/32" Drill Bit
• A person to help with
installation
a. Place the Motor on an elevated, level surface such
as a workbench or the tailgate of a pickup. The
motor, as removed from the box, should be in the
stowed position.
b. Remove the four sideplate screws using a #3 or #2
Phillips screwdriver. Two of these screws will be
located on each side of the Motor Mount.
It is recommended that the motor be mounted as close to the keel or centerline of the
boat as possible. Make sure the area under the mounting location is clear to drill holes
and install nuts and washers. Make sure the motor rest is positioned far enough beyond
the edge of the boat. The motor must not encounter any obstructions as it is lowered into
the water or raised into the boat when stowed and deployed. Consider a quick release or
adapter bracket with the installation of your motor. To view a list of accessories, please
visit minnkotamotors.com.
c. Remove the Right Sideplate to access the
Mounting Slots.
d. Remove the Left Sideplate to access the Mounting
Holes.
NOTICE: This motor weighs approximately 70 lbs.
We recommend having a second person help with
the installation.
Deployed Stowed
Left Sideplate
Right
Sideplate
Right
Sideplate
Screw Screw Left
Sideplate
Screw Screw
INSTALLING THE ULTERRA
View accessories
available for your
trolling motor at
minnkotamotors.com.
MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS
TOOLS AND RESOURCES REQUIRED
INSTALLATION
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e. Under the Left Sideplate, the Extension Damper
obstructs access to the left front Mounting Hole.
f. Using a small Screw Driver, remove the two
5/16" E-clips holding the Extension Damper in
place. Once the E-clips are removed, slide the
Extension Damper off the Damper Pins to expose
the left rear Mounting Hole. Set the two E-clips and
Extension Damper in a safe place so they are not
misplaced before they are reassembled later in the
installation.
g. Make sure the Power Cables from the battery
are disconnected, or that the breaker, if equipped, is
“off”.
E-clips Extension
Damper Damper Pins
Extension
Damper
E-clip
E-clip
Mounting Hole
Power Cables
Deck of Boat
Keel
Mount
h. Place the motor on the bow of the boat. Place the
motor as close to the centerline or keel of the boat
as possible. The motor can be installed on either the
Port or Starboard side of the boat based on personal
preference. Reviewing the mounting considerations
at the beginning of the installation section.
NOTICE: The Emergency Strap (Item #9) is used for
Manually Stowing the Ulterra. The Emergency Strap is
not secured during installation. Store it on your boat
in the event that you would need to manually stow
the motor. To learn how, please refer to the "Manually
Stowing the Ulterra" section of the Owner's Manual.
WARNING
Do not deploy the motor until it is fully mounted to the boat.
Illustrations are for reference only. Deploying your motor
before it is mounted to the boat may cause injury.
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WARNING
Make sure the motor is mounted on a level surface and is not
connected to a power source.

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INSTALLING THE ULTERRA
i. Make sure the slot on the underside of the Base
Extrusion is aligned with the outermost part of
the gunwale of the boat. This will ensure that the
Shaft has a minimum clearance of 1-1/2" when it is
deployed. The lower unit when stowed and deployed
must not encounter any obstructions.
j. Check to be sure that the Motor Mount is level. Use
the Rubber Washers (Item #8) provided to create a
level surface if necessary.
Gunwale
Gunwale
Slot
Slot
Base
Extrusion
Bow
k. It is recommended to mark at least 4 of the 6 holes
in the Base Extrusion to have a minimum of two
bolts on each side that are located the farthest apart.
Ideal installation would allow for 6 bolts to be used,
with a minimum of 4.
l. Make sure the area under the mounting location is
clear to drill holes and install nuts and washers. Drill
through the marked holes using a 9/32"
drill bit.
ITEM(S) NEEDED
Mounting Holes
Mounting Slots Base Extrusion
#8 x 6
Shaft
Gunwale 1-1/2"
Minimum
WARNING
Do not deploy the motor until it is fully mounted to the boat.
Illustrations are for reference only. Deploying your motor
before it is mounted to the boat may cause injury.
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CAUTION
Failure to allow 1-1/2" of clearance of the Shaft when mounting
may cause failures when the motor stows and deploys. Follow
recommended mounting considerations to avoid obstructions
when operating the motor.

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INSTALLING THE ULTERRA
m. Mount the motor to the boat using the provided
hardware. Place the installation hardware for the side
of the Motor where the Power Tilt is located first. This
is the opposite side of the Base Extrusion from where
the Extension Damper was removed. The base of the
Motor where the Power Tilt is located has Mounting
Slots and the side where the Extension Damper is
located has Mounting Holes.
NOTICE: To prevent seizing of the stainless steel
hardware, do not use high speed installation tools.
Wetting the screws or applying an anti-seize may
help prevent seizing.
NOTICE: The Long Bolts, Flat Washers and Nylock
Nut are not used when installing the Ulterra with a
Quick Release Bracket.
Power Tilt
Base Extrusion
Mounting Slots
Clipped
Washer Quick Release Bracket
Hex Head
Bolt
#5 x 3 #7 x 3 #4 x 3
ITEM(S) NEEDED
n. If installing with a Quick Release Bracket,
install the motor with the Hex Head Bolts (Item
#4) and Clipped Washers (Item #5). Orientate the
Clipped Washers so that the flat side of the washer
is towards the Base Extrusion. The Bolt should pass
through the Clipped Washer and into a Quick Release
Bracket. Leave at least 1/4" space between the Hex
Head Bolt and Clipped Washer in order to slide the
Base Extrusion under the Clipped Washer and into
place.
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CAUTION
Use extra care to avoid pinching and damaging the sensor wires
that run along side of the Base Extrusion when installing and
tightening the motor mounting bolts.
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#6 x 3

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o. If installing directly to the boat deck, install the
motor with the Long Bolts (Item #3), Clipped Washer
(Item #5), Flat Washer (Item #6) and Nylock Nut
(Item #7). Orientate the Clipped Washers so that the
flat side of the washer is towards the Base Extrusion.
The Bolt should pass through the Clipped Washer,
the Rubber Washer and then through the Boat Deck.
The Bolt should be secured by first adding the Flat
Washer (Item #6) to the Bolt and securing with a
Nylock Nut (Item #7). Leave at least 1/4" space
between the Hex Head Bolt and Clipped Washer and
the deck of the boat. This will leave enough space to
slide the Base Extrusion between the Clipped Washer
and Rubber Washer and into place.
NOTICE: The Short Bolts are not used when
installing the Ulterra directly to the boat.
p. Slide the Base Extrusion into place under the Bolts
that were just installed.
q. If installing with a Quick Release Bracket,
the Base Extrusion should slide between the Quick
Release Bracket and the Clipped Washers. Hold the
Clipped Washers up on the Hex Head Bolt, so the
Clipped Washer will sit on top of the Base Extrusion.
r. If installing directly to the boat deck,the Base
Extrusion should slide between the Clipped Washer
and the Rubber Washer. Hold the Clipped Washers
up on the Long Bolt, so the Clipped Washer will sit
on top of the Base Extrusion.
Boat Deck
Power Tilt
Base
Extrusion
Base Extrusion
Power Tilt
Quick Release Bracket
Boat Deck
Long
Bolts
Clipped
Washer
Clipped
Washer
Clipped
Washer
Rubber
Washer
Rubber
Washer
Flat
Washer
Nylock
Nut
Power
Tilt
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