MINN KOTA Talon 10', Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...ave Absorption 8 Manual Retraction Procedure 9 Mode Functions 10 Deployment Notification Alarm 11 Retraction Notification Alarm 11 Removal and Storage 12 Service and Maintenance 13 15 Remote Battery Replacement 13 Cleaning the Unit 13 Replacing the Spike 14 Fuse Reset 15 Rigging Accessories 16 17 Adapter Brackets 16 Adapter Brackets and Rigging Accessories 17 Accessories 18 19 Parts List 20 24 Com...

Page 3: ...n Kota Talon shallow water anchor s electrical parts are free from defects in materials and workmanship appearing within two 2 years after the date of purchase Johnson Outdoors Inc will at its option either repair or replace free of charge any electrical parts found to be defective during the term of this warranty Such repair or replacement shall be the sole and exclusive liability of Johnson Outd...

Page 4: ...haul out remove re install or re rig products removed for warranty service or any other similar items are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the purchaser Products purchased outside of the U S must be returned prepaid with proof of purchase including the date of purchase and serial number to any Authorized Minn Kota Service Center in the country of purchase Warranty service can be arranged b...

Page 5: ... thoroughly in order to maximize your product experience SAFETY AND CAUTIONS You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel We have designed Talon to be an accurate and reliable tool that will enhance boat control 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 anchorin...

Page 6: ...OTE IDS THIS MAY REQUIRE ASSISTANCE FROM A SECOND PERSON 1 Retract the anchor if it is not already retracted 2 Disconnect the white power lead from the battery 3 Press and hold the Auto UP switch on the Talon 4 While continuing to press the Auto UP switch reconnect the white power lead to the battery 5 A series of fast beeps will be heard and then a long steady tone 6 Release the Auto UP switch af...

Page 7: ... speed and precision than the competition Two button presses within second of the remote DOWN button not only deploys your anchor automatically but Talon actually drives the anchor in for you to ensure the anchor is seated Talon s Auto Drive deploy shuts the anchor off when the spike contacts the bottom Auto Drive will automatically power the spike into the bottom with three successive hits using ...

Page 8: ... indicator will blink while in motion until it reaches the next full increment Know the immediate status of your anchor or deploy the Talon to a specific length for stopping during drift Talon enables your boat to move up or down without affecting the anchor It uses a built in floating suspension to keep your boat locked to the bottom even in rough water conditions USING YOUR TALON DEPTH INDICATIO...

Page 9: ...move protective rubber cap to access the manual retraction hex drive Using a socket wrench crank the hex feature shown below in a clockwise direction 3 Continue to crank the hex feature until the Talon is fully retracted Visually confirm at the base of the unit that the spike has fully retracted 4 IMPORTANT Once you have confirmed that the Talon is now fully retracted you must turn the manual retr...

Page 10: ...te If power is cycled to the Talon Talon will remember if it was last in Standard Mode or Soft Bottom Mode and will return to that last known mode However if it is left in Rough Water Mode and power is cycled it will default to Standard Mode This is done to prevent Talon from unnecessarily over anchoring SOFT BOTTOM MODE Green mode LED illuminated Auto Deploy will initiate a single hit sequence on...

Page 11: ...ue to fast moving water currents or wind IF THE RETRACTION NOTIFICATION ALARM IS EMITTED THE FOLLOWING STEPS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO RETRACT THE ANCHOR Press the UP button on the remote or control panel If the anchor does not raise within two attempts 1 Loosen the spike from the bottom by CAREFULLY shifting the boat back and forth using the main engine power then attempting to raise the anchor again Th...

Page 12: ...ting to remove the Talon from the mounting bracket 2 Using a box end wrench or socket wrench carefully loosen the four 4 vertical adjustment nuts NOTE DO NOT REMOVE the four 4 vertical adjustment nuts to prevent them from being misplaced They only need to be loosened to remove the Talon from the mount Nuts are shown here removed for illustration purposes only 3 Slide the Talon Assembly up until it...

Page 13: ...MENT CLEANING THE UNIT SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Minn Kota recommends as part of your normal routine to rinse the Talon to minimize any build up on the anchor Following one of the rinse practices listed below is recommended after every use 30 SECOND DEEP WATER RINSE RECOMMENDED 1 Before docking trailering your boat enter into water depths that exceed the depth capacity of your Talon in an area free ...

Page 14: ...place the spike First remove the spike isolator restrainer pin and slide the spike isolator out from the bottom of the second stage Next remove the spike retainer pin 3 Remove the spike from the anchor You will not need to retain the O ring from the spike you are replacing The new spike will include a replacement O ring 4 Place the new spike into position along with the replacement O ring When the...

Page 15: ... steps should be taken The 30A fuse is located 6 from the positive battery terminal 1 Remove the protective housing from the fuse holder exposing the 30A fuse 2 Reset the fuse by pushing in the breaker button to engage the fuse 3 Replace the protective housing on the fuse holder making sure housing snaps back on to ensure a watertight seal 1 2 3 ...

Page 16: ... BRACKET YOU NEED 1 Do You Need an Adapter Bracket This depends on whether you have a flat or curved transom If you have a flat transom we recommend mounting Talon directly to the transom all hardware is included for this without an adapter bracket If you have a curved transom you ll need an adapter bracket 2 IfYouDoNeedaBracket WhichKind There are two types of Talon adapter brackets Jack Plate an...

Page 17: ...the same bracket you ll need our Dual Mount Extension Plate accessory Only compatible with new Universal Modular Adapter Brackets SET BACK 1810220 The Talon 6 Riser will give you additional set back clearance from the transom such as when installing over top of trim tabs or other accessories OTHER TALON MOUNTING ACCESSORIES ITEM DESCRIPTION SETBACK PORT STARBOARD 1810210 Talon Spacer Block Kit NA ...

Page 18: ...o want to be able to easily remove and replace Talon for storage or security 4 BUTTON REMOTE ACCESSORY LANYARD INCLUDED 1810251 The Talon 4 Button Remote is available for the avid angler who may choose to install two 2 Talons on their boat The 4 button remote offers the versatility of individually operating two 2 Talons with a single remote TALON COVER 1810239 While trailering protect your Talon w...

Page 19: ... an easy access battery compartment SECURITY LOCK KIT ADAPTER BRACKET LOCK 1810243 These custom stainless steel locks protect Talon from theft or tampering and can only be opened with the included unique cut key Adapter brackets mounted to the jack plate require the use of both sets of accessory locks Security Adapter Bracket Lock Secures jack plate mounting brackets to jack plate Security Lock Ki...

Page 20: ...20 minnkotamotors com 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc Reference chart on page 21 22 PARTS LIST 78 79 77 ...

Page 21: ...SION WRAP DRUM TALON2 28 3 2372820 SLIDE GIB LOWER 29 1 2372827 SLIDE GIB FLOATING 089 30 2 2372930 CORD RETAINER 31 2 2373005 E RING EXTERNAL SS 500 32 2 2373106 NUT 4 40 NYLOK SS 33 7 2373138 3 8 24 MYLOK NUT SS 34 1 2373201 TENSIONER STOP 35 2 2373439 SCREW 4 X 5 8 PPMS SS 36 4 2373481 SCREW 10 32 X 1 2 SEMS PPH SS 37 2 2373485 6 32 X 1 4 TYPE F PPH SS 38 4 2373525 5 16 18 X 3 1 2 HHCS SS 39 1 ...

Page 22: ...8 16 X 1 5 PLASTITE SS 63 2 2383458 SCREW 8 32 X 1 0 PPH SS 64 4 2373459 3 8 24 X 1 25 HHCS SS 65 6 2383461 SCREW 8 X 437 SS HI LO 66 2 2383468 SCREW 4 40 X 5 16 SHCS SS 67 1 2990279 FUSE CAP W DECAL 68 3 2992366 PULLEY W BUSHING LARGE IDLER 69 1 2997920 WRAP DRUM MODULAR ASM TALON 2 70 4 3391706 WASHER 3 8 SS 71 1 3392640 PIN DRIVESHAFT 72 1 9950433 TIE WRAP 4 73 1 2370285 2370286 COVER FW TALON ...

Page 23: ... 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc minnkotamotors com 23 PARTS LIST Reference chart on page 24 ...

Page 24: ... GIB LOWER 19 4 2372821 SLIDE GIB UPPER 20 5 2372827 SLIDE GIB FLOATING 089 21 8 2373489 SCREW 10 24 X 500 MACHINE 22 1 2373532 SHOULDER SCREW 1 4 X 5 16 SS 23 1 2374618 WIPER 2ND STAGE 24 1 2374632 O RING 3 4 ID X 125 25 1 2375416 INSULATOR 1 4 STOP PIN 26 1 2375418 2ND STAGE INSULATOR 1 4 STOP PIN TALON 2 27 1 2376440 SHIELD DEBRIS 2ND STAGE 28 1 2376441 DEBRIS SHIELD 2ND STAGE WIPER 29 1 237720...

Page 25: ...y installation in transportation vehicles such as automobiles aircraft and boats In some European Union member states these vehicles are considered outside of the scope of the Directive and EEE for those applications can be considered excluded from the WEEE Directive requirement This symbol WEEE wheelie bin on product indicates the product must not be disposed of with other household refuse It mus...

Page 26: ...ble protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfe...

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Page 28: ...SHALLOW WATER ANCHOR P O Box 8129 Mankato MN 56002 MINN KOTA CONSUMER TECHNICAL SERVICE 121 Power Drive Mankato MN 56001 Phone 800 227 6433 Fax 800 527 4464 2377158 Rev E ECN 35856 08 14 ...