Mangrove Products: TM-Stabilizer HOW to USE

How to use Mangrove Products: TM-Stabilizer

Installation

  1. LOCATE Trolling Motor Shaft.
  2. You will ATTACH towards the head of the trolling motor shaft. (Range: 1.0 inch-24.0 inch from trolling motor head).
  3. Ensure “Flat Contact Point” for TM-Stabilizer base and your boat’s deck.
  4. OPEN “Latch” and SLIDE over trolling motor shaft.
  5. CLOSE/LOCK
  6. LOCATE “Adjustment Knob” on TOP of TM-Stabilizer.
  7. TIGHTEN Knob until SNUG on trolling motor shaft
  8. LOCATE “Vertical Adjustment Button” (smaller button near base)
  9. PRESS “Vertical Adjustment Button” and PUSH UP slightly on trolling motor shaft to load on base spring (this is to ACTIVATE Shock Absorber)- there are 6 different vertical settings (7.5 inch-9.5 inch on spring load for best results)
  10. DONE

When Using

  1. Keep it ON: If you want to keep the TM-Stabilizer on when using/fishing locate the large circular button which is your “90-Degree Fold” option. Press “90-Degree Fold” BUTTON and FOLD TM-Stabilizer Parallel with trolling motor shaft to keep out the way.
  2. Take it OFF: If you choose to remove when you arrive to your spot simply unscrew the TOP “Adjustment Knob” and unlock latch to REMOVE. Then Place in Storage

Cleaning

  1. Rinse off with soap and water

Garmin: Force-Kraken Modification

  • Tools Needed: Flat Head Screwdriver ONLY
  • Locate Upper Housing Unit
  • Locate Bottom Rubber Section
  • Slide Flat Head behind side flap
  • Push Down on flathead and tilt up (both side)
  • Inner Rubber piece will lift for removal
  • NOTE: Dremel Tool or Sander can also be used if need to lower rubber notches