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hey guys. i recently purchased a used minn kota terrova w ipilot. n i didnt get a instruction manual. i was wondering if any1 had any tips for installation. its the 80lb 24v. iv never hooked up a 24v before. and also there is a wire coming out of the head with a small plug on it. and cant figure out what it plugs into. any info would be appreciated. i tryd looking online for a installation book. but the only 1 i could find is how to install the ipilot into the head. thanks guys
The small wire is to plug your foot control into. If you do not have a foot control, you can get one for it. I use my wireless remote for trolling and when I single pole in the trees I use my foot control. 24 volt hook your two TM batteries in series . When you mount the terrova Be sure and let the front of the base hang over the edge of the boat far enough for your TM shaft to drop down and be able to turn freely. I mounted mine with stainless steel bolts with washers and lock nuts.
In case you are not sure about hooking the batteries up here is how you do it. Use a 60 amp breaker.
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/attac...llerwiring.jpg
http://www.minnkotamotors.com/search...rchtext=manual will take you to a search box. Put in i Pilot owners manual. Haven't found the Terrova manual yet
I just mounted a 55lb 48" shaft Terrova w/ Ipilot on my boat in Oct. Yes, you do have to make sure there is sufficent clearance for the shaft when deployed. I used a socket that was 1 1/8 -1 1/4" long as my spacer so i would get the right clearance, and it worked out good for me on my tracker pt175. you will probably have to drill new holes as the old TM holes and new mounting holes probably won't match up. The lower unit will stick out beyond the leading edge of your boat in all probability as well, and watch out for the head unit. It could stick out beyond the side of the boat if you're not careful where you place it as well. I covered the front of my boat with painters tape since its painted to avoid scratching the paint when I was piddling with it and how I wanted it to mount.
After you get it placed on the boat, make sure the lower unit will clear the front roller, etc., when launching/loading BEFORE you drill the holes. you may need to upgrade your primary wiring if you don't have 24v now. GL