Raptor Maintenance and Repair (2020-present)

Updated December 05, 2024 13:29

Before beginning any maintenance work, disconnect the Raptor from the battery or if connected to a battery selector switch or power disconnect switch, make sure that it is turned to the "off" position. Failure to disconnect power during maintenance work may result in shock, unexpected operation and/or injury. Minn Kota recommends having the Raptor serviced by an qualified marine technician at an Authorized Service Center.

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Raptor Shallow Water Anchor Fuse
Resetting the Fuse
Maintenance Mode
Bypass Valves
Checking Hydraulic Fluid Levels
Replace the Spike
Replace the Bushings
Replace a Hydraulic Hose
Length of the Hydraulic Lines
Resources

Raptor Shallow Water Anchor Fuse

Minn Kota Raptor Shallow Water Anchors come from the factory with an in-line, 30 amp resettable fuse, part number 2358200. To purchase the fuse visit our Parts Portal.

Resetting the Fuse

In the event that you need to reset the factory installed 30 amp Fuse, follow the instruction below. The fuse should be located no more that 7 inches from the Positive Battery terminal on the Positive Lead (+). If an alternate Fuse is installed, please refer to directions by your Fuse manufacturer to correctly reset it.

Remove the protective cover from the Fuse Assembly, exposing the 30 amp Fuse.
Reset the Fuse by pushing the Breaker Button to engage the Fuse.
Ensure that the Seal is in place, and replace the protective housing on the Fuse Assembly. Make sure that the Cover snaps together to provide a watertight seal.

Maintenance Mode

In the event that you ever need to manually move the Raptor for the purpose of stowing, deploying, or perform maintenance work it is important to put the Hydraulic Pump in Maintenance Mode and open the Hydraulic Circuit. The Pump Assembly contains Bypass Valves on the side of the Manifold marked with a "BP". They are used to relieve pressure with the Pressure Wrench after the Pump is put into Maintenance Mode. The Pump Assembly is placed into Maintenance Mode and then the pressure on the Hydraulic Lines is released, this allows the anchor to be stowed and deployed manually if the need should arise. When both the Hydraulic Pump is placed into Maintenance Mode AND the Bypass Valves are opened, the Raptor can be controlled manually and Hydraulic Pressure is relieved and able to move. To do this, follow the procedure below.
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Press and hold the Pair/Maintenance button on the Indicator Panel, located on the Pump Assembly. The Pump will beep three times consecutively to confirm that the Pump is in Maintenance Mode. The Pair/ Maintenance LED will illuminate blue and will stay lit while in Maintenance Mode.
If the Raptor is retracted, even if only partially, secure the Spike and/or make sure the path of travel for the Raptor is clear so that the Raptor will not pose a striking hazard when the Bypass Valves are opened. Keep fingers clear of pinch points and moving parts.
The Pressure Wrench (Part No. 2358800) will be used to open the Bypass Valves on the Hydraulic Pump. The Pressure Wrench has two ends. The Keyed Hex End is used to loosen the Acorn Nuts covering the Bypass Valves on the side of the Pump Manifold and the Flat Screwdriver End is used to open the valves. Locate the Acorn Nuts on the side of the Hydraulic Pump Manifold. The Acorn Nuts are marked with "BP". Use the Keyed Hex End of the Pressure Wrench to loosen and remove both Acorn Nuts covering the Bypass Valves by turning counterclockwise. With the Acorn Nuts removed, set them aside in a secure location for reinstallation later.
Flip the pressure Wrench over and use the Flat Screwdriver End of the Wrench to turn both Bypass Valves one turn in a counterclockwise direction to open the Hydraulic Circuit. Turning the Bypass Valves more than one turn, or continuing to turn the Bypass Valves counterclockwise will not increase the degree to which the Hydraulic Circuit is opened. Do not turn the Bypass Valves so much that they become removed. Additional turning of the Bypass Valve will not increase the amount of relief on the Hydraulic Circuit. Once the Circuit is relieved, the Raptor anchor can be manually adjusted into the desired position.
The anchor can now freely move into the desired position. Move the Anchor into the desired position and secure it. It may be necessary to have a second person help you move and secure the anchor.
With the anchor in the desired position, use the Flat Screwdriver End of the Pressure Wrench to turn both Bypass Valves one turn in a clockwise direction to close the Hydraulic Circuit. Use the Pressure Wrench to hand tighten the Bypass Valves until they are tight. Once the Circuit is closed, the Raptor is held in position from the Hydraulic pressure and should not move freely.
Replace the Acorn Nuts over the Bypass Valves. Use the Keyed Hex End of the Pressure Wrench to tighten and replace both Acorn Nuts covering the Bypass Valves by turning clockwise. Tighten the Acorn Nuts to 120 in-lbs.
Take the Hydraulic Pump out of Maintenance Mode by pressing the Pair/Maintenance button on the Indicator Panel, located on the Pump Assembly. The Pump will beep three times consecutively to confirm that the Pump is out of Maintenance Mode. The Pair/ Maintenance LED will turn off. The Hydraulic Pump will be able to then be controlled by any Paired devices and Remotes once Maintenance Mode is disabled.

Bypass Valves

The bypass valves on the Minn Kota Raptor allow you to manually articulate your anchor assembly for regular maintenance or repair. You can watch the entire procedure with the video below.

Checking Hydraulic Fluid Levels

The Raptor Pump Reservoir has a minimum and maximum hydraulic fluid level marked on the side of the Pump Reservoir. Maintaining the proper fluid level allows for the proper pump operation. Minn Kota recommends using Biodegradable ISO 32 Marine Hydraulic Fluid. Periodically check fluid levels to make sure that the level of Hydraulic fluid is adequate for pump operation. Note the color of the hydraulic fluid. If over time the hydraulic fluid becomes discolored, it may be a sign of contamination. Change the fluid and check the seal on the Pump Reservoir, the seal between the Hydraulic hoses and the Hydraulic fittings on the Manifold and the Hydraulic Hoses and the Hydraulic Cylinder on the anchor to ensure that the Hydraulic Circuit remains sealed.
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Replace the Spike

Minn Kota Raptor Shallow Water Anchors carry a lifetime guarantee on the spike. If for any reason you do need to replace this critical component you can view the entire procedure below.

For safety reasons, we recommend putting the Raptor into Maintenance Mode while replacing the spike. This will prevent the Raptor from being accidentally deployed while you’re working on the replacement of the spike. First position the Raptor so that the end of the spike is about a foot off the ground. This will make reaching the hardware easier for replacing the spike.
- Put the Raptor into Maintenance Mode by pressing and HOLDING the PAIR/MAINTENANCE button until you hear 3 beeps, and the blue LED turns on.
Using two 7/16” socket wrenches, remove the two stainless steel bolts and brass nylok nuts from the Upper Knuckle assembly. Once these bolts are removed, you should be able to freely slide the spike out of position. If necessary, there is a small opening at the top of the Upper Knuckle. You can use a 1/8” punch here if necessary to assist with removing the spike from the Upper Knuckle.
Place the new spike back into the Upper Knuckle. Note that there are two alignment grooves near the top of the spike. This is what the bolts will engage with to retain the spike in position. Insert the two bolts through the Upper Knuckle, making sure they capture the alignment grooves on the spike, and affix the nylock brass nuts onto each of the bolts.
Next, using two 7/16” socket wrenches, tighten the bolt and nut in a clockwise direction to secure the nut. If you have a torque wrench available, tighten the hardware to 60 in-lbs. You can now take the pump out of Maintenance Mode, and resume normal operation of your Minn Kota Raptor.

Replace the Bushings

If your Raptor is still under the original Minn Kota warranty period, bushing replacement can be performed at one of our Authorized Service Centers.

If you would like to install it yourself. View the procedure in the video below:

Replace a Hydraulic Hose and Cylinder

If your Raptor is still under the original Minn Kota warranty period, hydraulic hose and cylinder replacement can be performed at one of our Authorized Service Centers.