MotorGuide Removable Mounting Plate - Manual

Removable
Mounting Plate
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Instruction Sheet
MGA501A1 Removable Mounting Plate
These instructions detail directions concerning mounting and usage of the removable mounting plate.
Kit Contents
• 1 Outer plate
• 1 Inner bar
• 1 Assembly pin
• 1 Hardware package
⌐ 2 ¼ - 20 x 1 5/8 length Phillips pan-head screw
⌐ 4 ¼ - 20 x 1 ½ length Phillips pan-head screw
⌐ 6 ¼ - 20 x 1 length Phillips pan-head screw
⌐ 6 ¼ - 20 x 2 ½ length Phillips pan-head screw
⌐18 flat washer
⌐12 ¼ nylock nut
⌐1 lock-ring pin
Mounting Instructions
Step 1. Remove the trolling motor from the mount.
Step 2. Remove the mount from the boat deck. Retain the hardware from this step. DO NOT THROW AWAY. Note the position of
the mount on the deck and how far the mount extends past the gunnel.
Step 3. Assemble the outer plate and inner bar. Insert the assembly pin through hole d to secure the two pieces. Position the
assembly on the boat deck. Place the mount on top of the assembly to ensure proper position of the mount.
(Drop in two pins/screws if necessary to keep the inner bar aligned with the outer plate). Remove the mount while hold-
ing the assembly in position. Mark the location of the inner bar holes onto the boat deck. Remove the assembly and drill a
5/16” hole in the marked locations.
Step 4. Attach the outer plate to the bottom of the mount using the appropriate holes as indicated above.
Note: The 07 mount (36” length) may require an additional set of holes drilled into the base of the mount.
3.1 Gator Flex: Use the 1 5/8” length and 1 ½” length screws along with the washer and
lock nuts.
3.2 Gator 20 Series (07, 16 mount): Use the 1” length screws along with the washers and nylock nuts.
Step 5. Attach the inner bar to the boat deck.
4.1 If your original mount DID NOT use rubber mount isolators, then re-use hardware from Step 2.
4.2 If your original mount DID use rubber mount isolators, discard them and use the 2½” screws with washers and
lock nuts.
Step 6. Set the mount, with its attached outer plate, over the secured inner bar. Slide the mount backwards to
engage the lip on to the inner bar.
Step 7. Slide the assembly pin through the outer plate and inner bar (through hole d). Secure the assembly
pin by inserting the lock-ring pin through the end of the assembly pin.
Step 8. Install the trolling motor back onto the mount. Check for proper orientation at both the stowed and
deployed positions.