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1. PA le OWNER S ARE mang her VA Mo 7 r wt LL a L TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 minnkotamotors com Comprehensive Five Year Warranty 3 4 CULO 5 Getting Started 6 Using apiu qha maq 6 Programming a New Remote 6 5 7 12 Auto Deploy Retract rr 7 AUTO Dr Ve ns 7 Withag 8 Wave Absorption 8 Manual Retraction Procedure 9 Mod mlp Tela fa l A 10 Deployment Notification Alarm 11 Retraction Notification eeens 11 Femovaland Storage u u u u le Service and Maintenance 13 15 Remote Battery Replacement 13 Cleaning the a 13 Replacing the SPIKE uuu iifia 14 Se ESSE tae 15 Rigging Accessories 16 17 A2. ROUGH WATER MODE Red mode LED illuminated B Auto Deploy will initiate the 3x3 hit sequence with maximum down force power Note 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 3 SECONDS 3 SECONDS mode However if it is left in Rough Water Mode and power is cycled it will 7 default to Standard Mode This is done to prevent Talon from unnecessarily over anchoring SEQUENCE REPEATED 3 TIMES IN 10 SECOND INTERVALS DURING ROUGH WATER MODE 10 minnkotamotors com 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc USING VOUR DEPLOVMENT NOTIFICATION ALARM The Deployment Notification Alarm will emit a tone d each time you turn the ignition key to the ON position if the anchor is not retracted This alarm reminds you that your Talon is still deployed Taking off with the Talon in the deployed position could cause damage to your anchor or boat which will not be covered by warranty NOTE Deployment Notification Alarm is required to be installed to comply with warranty requirements RETRACTION NOTIFICATION ALARM Your Talon is equipped with a built in Retraction Notification Alarm to protect the lift motor If the lift capacity of the motor is exceeded OR the motor takes more than 10 seconds to retract the motor The most common reasons for the Retraction Notific
3. HUMMINBIRD 360 IMAGING DUAL MOUNT EXTENSION 1810237 If you want to mount a Talon and a Humminbird 360 Imaging on the same bracket you ll need our Dual Mount Extension Plate accessorv Only compatible with new Universal Modular Adapter Brackets OTHER TALON MOUNTING ACCESSORIES A SANDWICH STYLE ADAPTER BRACKETS PORT 1810302 STARBOARD 1810303 Mount Talon between your jack plate and transom OR between the outboard and transom select model for either the port or starboard side of your boat 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 ITEM DESCRIPTION SETBACK PORT STARBOARD 1810210 Talon Spacer Block Kit NA Both 1810211 Block Kit for sandwich mounting between outboard NA Both 1810212 Talon BMS Side Shim Kit fills recess gap on side of BMS jack plate for jack NA Both plate mounting Note Some earlier Atlas hydraulic jack plates do not have mounting holes drilled from the factory Jack plates without mounting holes will have to be drilled and may require part 1810210 spacer block kit 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc minnkotamotors com 17 QUICK RELEASE HANDLES 1810232 The Talon Quick Release Handles will allow you to quickly remove your Talon when not in use and or adjust the height of Talon without the use of hand tools QU
4. 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 76 Ww Security Lock Kit Secures Talon unit to quick release bracket OR quick release bracket to adapter bracket boat transom minnkotamotors com 19 Reference chart on page 21 22 20 minnkotamotors com 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc PARTS LIST ITEM NUMBER QUANTITV PART NUMBER S PART NAME 1 2 2040340 SCOTCHLOK CONNECTOR 2 1 2052510 CLAMP CABLE 3 16 3 4 2223100 5 16 18 NYLOCK SS amp 2 2227304 BUSHING HAT 1 2 SHAFT BRONZE 5 8 2263434 8 18 X1SS PPH 6 2 2283410 SCREW 1 4 20 X 3 4 FLAT 7 3 2303434 SCREW 8 35 X 5 8 PPMS SS 8 5 2305404 SHRINK TUBE 374 ID X 1 0 9 1 2370832 C CLIP 3 8 LOW CLEARANCE SS 10 1 2371537 WRAP DRUM SPACER 11 4 2371749 5 16 FLAT WASHER SS 12 4 2371752 WASHER 5 16 FENDER 13 2 2371754 8 WASHER 1 2 OD SS 14 5 2371758 3 8 HD FLAT WASHER SS 15 3 2371765 PULLEY SPACER SHORT 16 3 2371767 CONTROL BOARD SPACER Te 17 2 2371780 SPACER 8 X 125 18 1 2371909 SENSOR BRACKET TALON2 19 1 2371957 WATER GUARD MAIN TALON2 20 1 2371992 WRAP DRUM MOUNT TALON2 51 1 2372350 TENSIONER BLOCK ee 1 2372660 PIN PULLEY LONG TALON2 23 1 2372663 BOTTOM
5. Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc PARTS LIST THESE 2 GIB PLACEMENTS 2372827 ARE ONLY USED ON 12 TALON ASSEMBLIES Reference chart on page 24 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc minnkotamotors com 23 PARTS LIST 24 minnkotamotors com ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY PART NUMBER S PART NAME 1 1 2333101 NUT 10 24 NYLOK 18 8 SS 2 8 2370832 C CLIP 3 8 LOW CLEARANCE SS 3 2 2370850 CABLE KEEPER amp 1 2371981 WIPER RETAINER 5 1 2372007 SPIKE 75 X 48 3 10 2372008 SPIKE 75 x 56 4 8 19 6 4 2372316 SHAFT IDLER 7 1 2372643 PIN SPRING 1 8 X 1 0 SS 8 1 2372645 PIN DOWEL 3 16 X 1 5 SS TALON 2 9 2 2372653 PIN KNURLED 1 8 10 1 2372654 PIN SPRING 1 8 X 1 1 4 SS il 1 2372659 PIN DOWEL 3 16 X 2 5 SS TALON 2 12 1 2372668 3RD STAGE SUPPORT PIN 13 1 2372669 3RD STAGE SUPPORT DOWEL 14 5 2372740 SPRING GIB TENSION 15 2 2372742 SPRING PISTON 16 1 2372743 SPRING 36 X 5 17 1 2372748 SPRING LATCH 3RD 18 1 2372820 SLIDE GIB LOWER 19 4 23 2821 SLIDE GIB UPPER 20 5 237 2827 SLIDE GIB FLOATING 089 el 8 2373489 SCREW 10 24 X 500 MACHINE ee 1 23 3532 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 eND STAGE INSULATOR 1 4 STOP PIN TALON 2 27 1 2376440 SHIELD DEBRIS 2ND STAGE 28 1 2376441 DEBRIS SHIELD 2ND STAGE WIPER 29 1 237 7201 3RD STAGE LATCH 30 1 2377205 LATCH SECOND STAGE 31 1 2377220 CLIP 3RD STAGE 32 1 23
6. 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 must be disposed of and collected for recycling and recovery of waste EEE Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc will mark all EEE products in accordance with the WEEE Directive It is our goal to comply in the collection treatment recovery and environmentally sound disposal of those products however these requirement do vary within European Union member states For more information about where you should dispose of your W waste equipment for recycling and recovery and or your European Union member state requirements please contact your dealer or distributor from which your product was purchased WARNING This product contains chemical s known to the state of California to cause cancer and or reproductive toxicity 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc minnkotamotors com 25 COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause u
7. com 21 PARTS LIST ITEM NUMBER QUANTITV PART NUMBER S PART NAME 22 minnkotamotors com 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 e e e U e O Ww E WH Are N FP 2378031 2378231 2378448 2378514 2378601 2378809 2378850 2383444 2383446 2383451 2383456 2383457 2383458 2373459 2383461 2383468 2990279 2992366 2997920 3391706 3392640 9950433 2370285 2370286 2370293 2370294 2370297 2370298 2378835 2378836 2371883 2370818 2994044 TILT BRACKET MACHINED TALON 2 RESETTABLE FUSE 30A 187 X 125 MAGNET POWER CORD 14AWG 3 CONDUCTOR POP RIVET 1 8 SS WATER SHIELD DEFLECTOR TALON 2 WIRE LOOM 3 8 8 32 X 1 1 4 PPH MACHINE SS 8 16 X 1 2 PLASTITE SCREW SS SCREW 1 4 20 X 2 75 PPH SS 3 8 24 X 75 HHCS SS SCREW 8 16 X 1 5 PLASTITE SS SCREW 8 32 X 1 0 PPH SS 3 8 24 X 1 25 HHCS SS SCREW 8 X 437 SS HI LO SCREW 4 40 X 5 16 SHCS SS FUSE CAP W DECAL PULLEY W BUSHING LARGE IDLER WRAP DRUM MODULAR ASM TALON 2 WASHER 3 8 SS PIN DRIVESHAFT TIE WRAP 4 COVER FW TALON 2 BLACK COVER SW TALON e WHITE HOUSING LEFT TALON 2 BLACK HOUSING LEFT TALON 2 WHITE HOUSING RIGHT TALON 2 BLACK HOUSING RIGHT TALON 2 WHITE BEZEL HOUSING TALON 2 BLACK BEZEL HOUSING TALON 2 WHITE REMOTE DASH HOLDER LANYARD REMOTE REMOTE ASSEMBLY 2014 Johnson
8. 77500 CABLE ASSY 2 MM EXTEND 18 2377501 CABLE ASSY 2MM EXTEND 10 33 1 2377502 CABLE ASSY 2 MM RETRACT 10 12 34 1 2378027 3RD STAGE MACHINED 10 12 35 1 2378029 eND STAGE MACHINED 10 12 36 31 2378601 POP RIVET 1 8 SS 37 1 2378825 ISOLATOR SPIKE 38 1 2378824 DEBRIS CHANNEL 39 2 2383461 SCREW 8 X 437 SS HI LO 40 1 2383464 SETSCREW M4 07 X 70 SS 41 10 2383468 SHCS 4 40 X 5 16 SS 42 2991509 PISTON W MAGNETS ASM 43 4 2992365 SM IDLER PULLEY W BUSHING 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT It is the intention of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc to be a responsible corporate citizen operating in compliance with known and applicable environmental regulations and a good neighbor in the communities where we make or sell our products WEEE DIRECTIVE EU Directive 2002 96 EC Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE impacts most distributors sellers and manufacturers of consumer electronics in the European Union The WEEE Directive requires the producer of consumer electronics to take responsibility for the management of waste from their products to achieve environmentally responsible disposal during the product life cycle WEEE compliance may not be required in your location for electrical and electronic equipment EEE nor may it be required for EEE designed and intended as fixed or temporary installation in transportation vehicles such as automobiles
9. ACKETS CHOOSING YOUR BRACKET Selecting the right Talon bracket is as easy as 1 2 well that s it JUST ANSWER THESE TWO QUESTIONS TO FIND THE 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 Il need an adapter bracket c If You Do Need a Bracket Which Kind There are two types of Talon adapter brackets Jack Plate and Sandwich Style 16 minnkotamotors com FLAT TRANSOM CURVED TRANSOM CURVED TRANSOM 1 No Adapter Needed All hardware included for direct to transom installation SIDE MOUNTED JACK SANDWICH STYLE PLATE ADAPTER BRACKET ADAPTER BRACKET STARBOARD CHOOSE WHICH SIDE WOULD LIKE TO MOUNT YOUR TALON FULLY ADJUSTABLE BRACKETS With a universal design that fits any transom our brackets can be adjusted and tweaked to the perfect orientation And once you ve got Talon where you want it interlocking teeth clamp down to lock it into place 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc RIGGING ACCESSORIES ADAPTER BRACKETS AND RIGGING ACCESSORIES A SIDE MOUNTED JACK PLATE ADAPTER BRACKET 1810300 Mount Talon directly to the side of your jack plate on either the port or starboard side of your boat e re amp
10. 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 spike is fully seated into the anchor the O ring should be slid up to the face of where the spike is held Be sure to align the retainer groove on the spike with the retainer pin hole 5 Slide the spike isolator up the spike and into the second stage Carefully replace the spike isolator retainer pin 6 Carefully replace the spike retainer pin making sure the ends of the pin are recessed on both sides 14 minnkotamotors com 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE FUSE RESET To reset the 30A in line fuse the following 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 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 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc minnkotamotors com 15 RIGGING ACCESSORIES ADAPTER BR
11. ICK DISCONNECT PLUG 1810240 The Talon Quick Disconnect Plug works well with the Quick Release Handles accessory for those who want to be able to easily remove and replace Talon for storage or security A 2 BUTTON REMOTE ACCESSORY LANYARD INCLUDED 1810250 A 2 Button replacement remote for single Talon use TALON TILT BRACKET 1810222 This marine grade anodized aluminum tilt bracket accommodates for low clearance areas and boat storage Features adjustable deck support for added stability while tilting 18 minnkotamotors com 4 BUTTON REMOTE ACCESSORY LANYARD INCLUDED 1810251 The Talon Button Remote is available for the avid angler who may choose to install two e Talons on their boat The 4 button remote offers the versatilitv of individuallv operating two 9 Talons with a single remote TALON COVER 1810239 While trailering protect your Talon with this durable UV resistant black vinyl cover Features an all weather corrosion resistant zipper 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc TALON FOOT SWITCH 1810256 This simple wireless switch lets you easily raise and lower the spike Control up to two 2 Talons independently or simultaneously from the waterproof switch which uses an LED display and features an easy access battery compartment 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc ACCESSORIES SECURITY LOCK KIT ADAPTER BRACKET
12. OTA LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL PARTS CONTROL BOARD MOTOR REMOTE Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc warrants to the original purchaser that the purchaser s Minn 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 Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc and the sole and exclusive remedy of the purchaser for breach of this warranty MINN KOTA LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ON THE SPIKE Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc warrants to the original purchaser that the spike of the purchaser s Minn Kota Talon shallow water anchor is free from defects in materials and workmanship appearing within the original purchaser s lifetime Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc will provide a new spike free of charge to replace any spike found to be defective more than five 5 years after the date of purchase Providing a new spike shall be the sole and exclusive liability of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc and the sole and exclusive remedy of the purchaser for breach of this warranty and purchaser shall be responsible for installing or for the cost of labor to install any new s
13. PULLEY PIN T2 24 1 2372664 TENSIONER PULLEY PIN 25 2 2372740 SPRING GIB TENSION 26 1 2372742 SPRING PISTON 27 1 2372746 SPRING TORSION 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 PPHSS 38 4 237 3525 5 16 18 X 3 1 2 HHCS SS 39 1 2373529 3 8 16 X 1 HHCS SS 40 2 2373815 TALON MOUNTING TRAP Te 41 1 2373816 TALON STOP BOLT EXTRUSION 42 1 2373820 TALON 2 MOTOR STRAP 43 1 2374169 PCB ASM TALON 2 thy 1 2375687 DECAL MINNKOTA FRONT TALON 2375739 DECAL COVER BEZEL 12 BLACK 45 1 2375758 DECAL COVER BEZEL 10 BLACK 2375797 DECAL COVER BEZEL 12 WHITE 2375759 DECAL COVER BEZEL 10 WHITE 46 1 2375880 DECAL LARGE TALON LOGO 47 1 2376012 BEARING WRAP DRUM 48 1 2377814 SEALED MOTOR TALON 2 49 1 2377906 HUB WRAP DRUM ALUMINUM 2378060 OUTER COLOR EXTRUSION 10 CLEAR 2378061 OUTER COLOR EXTRUSION 10 BLACK 2378062 OUTER COLOR EXTRUSION 10 BLUE 50 1 2378063 OUTER COLOR EXTRUSION 10 RED 2378065 OUTER COLOR EXTRUSION 12 CLEAR 2378066 OUTER COLOR EXTRUSION 12 BLACK 2378067 OUTER COLOR EXTRUSION 12 BLUE 2378068 OUTER COLOR EXTRUSION 12 RED 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc minnkotamotors
14. TALON e FCC ID T6 2 TALON e Carrier Frequency 433 92MHz e RF output power 87 07 dBuV m measured at 3m yield EIRP of 8 dBm 15 milliWatts 26 minnkotamotors com 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc minnkotamotors com 27 3547 20 UT Er FISILFSUI ri Z FILATI MINN KOTA CONSUMER 121 Power Drive JOHNSON amp TECHNICAL SERVICE Mankato MN 56001 P O Box 8129 Phone 800 227 6433 minnkotamotors com Mankato MN 56002 Fax 800 527 4464 2377158 RevE ECN35856 08 14
15. USING VOUR REMOVAL AND STORAGE If needed vour Talon can be easilv removed from the Transom Bracket TO REMOVE 1 Prior to removal make sure the Talon is fullv retracted and the power cable is completelv free from all routing restraints and fullv disconnected from power This includes anv connections made for the Deplovment Notification Alarm green wire NOTE Disconnection from power can be made easier bv using the Talon Quick Disconnect Plug accessorv see page 18 CAUTION Be sure that the top stop nut assembly is tight BEFORE attempting to remove the Talon from the mounting bracket Using a 9 16 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 clears the mounting straps 4 Be sure to retighten the vertical adjustment nuts on the mounting straps in the mounting bracket to prevent them from rattling during transport and to protect the threads IMPORTANT When reinstalling Talon it is important to check the tension of the four 4 vertical adjustment nuts after their initial Use and periodically thereafter to ensure they maintain their recommended torque of 30 ft Ib QUICK REMOVAL ACCESSORIES If
16. ation Alarm sounding are 1 because of an extremely soft or muddy bottom and the spike is deeply buried and cannot retract on its own or 2 there may be an excessive amount of side load on the spike generally due to fast moving water currents or wind IF THE RETRACTION NOTIFICATION ALARM IS EMITTED OTHER REASONS FOR THE THE FOLLOWING STEPS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO RETRACTION NOTIFICATION ALARM RETRACT THE ANCHOR MAY INCLUDE Press the UP button on the remote or control panel 1 Battery power is low This may If the anchor does not raise within two attempts induce a retraction time greater l than 10 seconds 1 Loosen the spike from the bottom by CAREFULLY shifting the boat back and forth using the main engine 2 Obstructions on the anchor power then attempting to raise the anchor again This preventing it from retracting is especially useful if you are fishing in a soft or muddy In the event the anchor cannot be bottom structure retracted normally please refer to 2 Remove any excessive side loads on the anchor as page 9 of this booklet for the manual described above This generally requires backing against retraction procedure the current or direction of the load then attempting to retract the anchor again with side loads removed IF THIS IS TYPICAL FOR THE AREAS YOU FISH WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND USING THE SOFT BOTTOM MODE TO PREVENT OVER ANCHORING 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc minnkotamotors com 11
17. battery Aseries of fast beeps will be heard and then a long steady tone Release the Auto UP switch after the long steady tone has begun All remote IDs are now erased 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc AUTO DEPLOV RETRACT DEPLOV Raising and lowering your Talon can be done wirelessly from anywhere in the boat using your remote or directly through the Depth of Deployment control panel Two button presses within 1 2 second of the remote Indicator Lights DOWN button or one button press of the control panel Auto DOWN button automatically deploys the anchor Mode Button Rough Water Mode RETRACT Indicator Light One button press of the remote UP button or control Soft Bottom Mode Indicator Light panel Auto UP button automatically raises the anchor to the retracted position Talon shuts off automatically when completely retracted There is no need to hold down a switch or button AUTO DRIVE Talon s revolutionary Auto Drive feature stops your boat with greater speed and precision than the competition Two button presses within 1 9 second of the remote DOWN button not only deploys your anchor automatically but Talon actually 3 SECONDS drives the anchor in for vou 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 b
18. curately position your boat and improve your bait presentation Talon holds your boat in position so you can focus on fishing By following instructions in this manual you will learn how to properly install and operate your new Talon for years of trouble free use We encourage you to read this manual 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 anchoring and always maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they develop CAUTION Never leave the boat unattended with the Talon as your only boat anchor Talon is not intended to provide primary anchorage TALON REGISTRATION CARD To receive all the benefits of your product warranty please fill out and mail the registration card you may also register your product online at minnkotamotors com 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc minnkotamotors com 5 USING VOUR Vour Talon comes direct from the factorv with two remotes pre programmed to your unit Each remote includes a lanyard that may be attached to either end of the remote to suit your preference The remote has two buttons UP and DOWN To D
19. dapter Brackets 16 Adapter Brackets and Rigging Accessories 17 Accessories 18 19 Parts List ee eee 20 24 Compliance Statements 25 26 Note CE User Manual 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc FIVE YEAR WAR RANTY o WARRANTV ON MINN SHALLOW WATER ANCHORS MINN KOTA LIMITED FIVE VEAR WARRANTV ON MECHANICAL PARTS ALL EXCEPT CONTROL BOARD MOTOR REMOTE BRACKET AND SPIKE Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc warrants to the original purchaser that the purchaser s entire Minn Kota Talon shallow water anchor s mechanical parts are free from defects in materials and workmanship appearing within five 5 years after the date of purchase Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc will at its option either repair or replace free of charge any mechanical parts found to be defective during the term of this warranty Such repair or replacement shall be the sole and exclusive liability of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc and the sole and exclusive remedy of the purchaser for breach of this warranty The spike is covered by the 5 year mechanical parts warranty part plus labor to install After the 5 year mechanical parts warranty the spike will be covered by the limited lifetime warranty part only MINN K
20. ee of obstructions 2 Double click the DOWN button on the remote to auto deploy the Talon to full extension 3 Place the main engine into gear AT IDLE ONLY 4 Single click the UP button on the remote EXTENDED HOSE RINSE 1 Lay the Talon down and extend fully 2 For simplicity we suggest using a Talon Tilt Bracket accessory part number 1810222 Otherwise remove the Talon from the mounting bracket and lay down to extend for rinsing 3 Rinse the sections of the Talon thoroughly while extended 4 Retract the Talon and return it to its upright installed position 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc minnkotamotors com 13 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE SPIKE The spike for your Talon comes with a lifetime guarantee with two years of labor covered for repair See the warranty section of the manual for further details TO REPLACE Tools Required Pin Punch 1 8 e Hammer Allen Wrench 2mm 1 Extend the spike out so that the second stage begins to exit the bottom of the anchor This may require removing the anchor from the mounting bracket and laying the anchor horizontally or ona flat surface NOTE The 19 and 10 Talon Tilt Bracket accessory part number 1810222 is available to make this process easier With this accessory you don t have to remove the Talon from the mount to replace the spike 2 You will need to remove two 2 retainer pins in order to replace the spike
21. eploy Press the DOWN button twice within 1 2 second Retract Press the UP button once To Stop Press the UP button once or DOWN button twice within 1 2 second Each remote uses a CR203e size lithium coin cell battery See page 13 for instructions on how to replace the battery PROGRAMMING A NEW REMOTE Your Talon can store 10 total remote IDs If 10 IDs have been learned to the Talon unit and an eleventh remote is learned the first ID learned will be overwritten with the eleventh remote ID The new remote will be learned the oldest will be erased TO LEARN A NEW REMOTE ID 1 Retract the anchor if it is not already retracted by pressing the Auto UP switch After the anchor has retracted press and hold the Auto UP switch on the Talon A steady tone will be heard 3 While continuing to press the Auto UP switch press the UP button on the new remote one time 4 A series of 3 beeps will be heard Indicating the new remote has been learned 5 Release the Auto UP switch on the Talon after the 3 beeps begin 6 minnkotamotors com TO ERASE ALL STORED REMOTE IDS THIS MAV REQUIRE ASSISTANCE FROM A SECOND PERSON 1 Retract the anchor if it is not already retracted Disconnect the white power lead from the battery Press and hold the Auto UP switch on the Talon While continuing to press the Auto UP switch reconnect the white power lead to the
22. ith 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 by contacting a Minn Kota Authorized Service Center or by contacting the factory at 1 800 227 6433 or email service minnkotamotors com NOTE Do not return your Minn Kota product to your retailer Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace products THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE EXTEND BEYOND FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE IN NO EVENT SHALL JOHNSON OUTDOORS MARINE ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state 4 minnkotamotors com 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc OVERVIEW Thank vou for purchasing the Minn Kota Talon shallow water anchor This revolutionarv shallow water anchor uses state of the art technology to deliver unprecedented levels of boat control Intuitive features and wireless control enable Talon to ac
23. ndesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications Le pr sent materiel est conforme aux specifications techniques applicables d Industrie Canada Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable 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 interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Transmitter Model 2994044 e C 4397A T62
24. ottom with three successive hits using increasing force on each hit Note Attempting to retract the Talon BEFORE it has completed its automated deployment sequence will only cancel the deployment sequence in process and not retract the Talon You may retract the Talon normally when a deployment sequence has been completed or cancelled 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc minnkotamotors com 7 USING VOUR DEPTH INDICATION DEPLOV Talon shows vour deploved status of the anchor via the high visibility LED display on your control panel It will display one light for every two feet of deployment and the current depth 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 1 LED per every 2 feet of deployment depth WAVE ABSORPTION 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 8 minnkotamotors com 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc USING VOUR MANUAL RETRACTION PROCEDURE In the event of a power failure or other occurrence where the Talon cannot be retracted in the normal manner vour Talon can be manuallv retracted Minn Kota recommends keeping a 16 socket and socket wrench in vou
25. pike provided by Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc minnkotamotors com 3 COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTV TERMS AND CONDITIONS These limited warranties do not applv to products used in saltwater except the Chargers Talon and Riptide models or commerciallv nor do thev cover normal wear and tear blemishes that do not affect the operation of the product or damage caused bv accidents abuse alteration modification misuse or improper care or maintenance DAMAGE CAUSED BV THE USE OF OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT MEETING THE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ORIGINAL PARTS WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY The cost of normal maintenance or replacement parts which are not defective are the responsibilitv of the purchaser MINN KOTA SERVICE INFORMATION To obtain warranty service in the U S the product believed to be defective and proof of original purchase including the date of purchase must be presented to a Minn Kota Authorized Service Center or to Minn Kota s factory service center in Mankato MN Any charges incurred for service calls transportation or shipping freight to from the Minn Kota Authorized Service Center or factory labor to 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 w
26. r boat as thev are required for the manual retraction procedure TO MANUALLV RETRACT 1 Pressand HOLD the UP O button on the control panel until vou hear 3 successive beeps d Remove protective rubber cap to access the manual retraction hex drive Using a 7 6 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 retract mode OFF BEFORE using your Talon again To do this press the UP button on the control panel one time You will hear the same 3 beep sequence d confirming that the manual retraction mode has been turned OFF 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc minnkotamotors com 9 USING VOUR TALON MODE FUNCTIONS STANDARD MODE No mode LED illuminated Eg Auto Deploy will initiate the 3 hit sequence with maximum down force power 3 SECONDS a 3 SECONDS SOFT BOTTOM MODE Green mode LED illuminated 88 Auto Deploy will initiate a single hit sequence only at reduced power IMPORTANT Talon is capable of anchoring in any condition and it is important to select the right anchoring mode During calm conditions or on water with muddy or soft sandy bottoms SOFT BOTTOM mode will prevent over anchoring
27. you intend to remove or adjust your Talon frequently you might consider installing the following accessory kits Quick Release Handle Kit 1810232 and Talon Quick Disconnect Plug 1810240 For accessory information refer to page 18 le minnkotamotors com 2014 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc a x SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE REMOTE BATTERY REPLACEMENT 1 Make sure hands are clean dry and static free Discharge any F static electricity by touching a metal object that is grounded WARNING Static electricity can damage the circuit board 2 With the remote upside down remove the four 4 case screws 3 Remove the bottom cover 4 Carefully remove the old battery from the battery holder and replace with a new one The batteries snap in and out of the battery holder Install the new battery with the positive side facing up away from the circuit board Use a name brand CR203e lithium coin cell battery 5 Replace back cover and reinstall case screws Do not over tighten case screws as this will damage the remote enclosure CLEANING THE UNIT 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 fr
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