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#1
03-04-2012, 08:39 AM
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Humminbird Mount
I just installed a new 597 on my boat. I had a question on the mounting system. It swivels around fine, but the tilt is locked. (hope that made sense.) I didn't want to force it and thought I would ask first. Is it supposed to be able to tilt? I would assume so to allow for screen tilt.
Thanks. Can't wait to try this thing out. We are finally getting open water in Iowa. 
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#2
03-04-2012, 08:43 AM
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yes, it should tilt. Mine does. Just use a little more pressure. I'm also surprised at how much force it takes to get the quick-release to dis-engage.
HRG
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"I've got a car with a trailer hitch, and a pocket full of money. Do you want to sell that boat today, or not?" My Mentor, Bill Michalek, circa 1975
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03-04-2012, 08:50 AM
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Thanks. I just didn't want to break something. Plus its still cold here (some days) and the cold plastic can crack easily. I'll ease into it. Yeah, the quick release is a little tight on mine too. Guess I'd rather have it tight than too loose. Seeing my new unit bounce off into the drink would make for a bad day.
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#4
03-04-2012, 07:59 PM
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Im glad you ask that. I was installing my new 597 to day and I could'nt get it to tilt. Like you I was afraid I would break it. Ill try harder tomorrow.
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#6
03-06-2012, 11:37 AM
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I have another mount question. This one is not about the head mount but the transducer mount. If I understand the instructions right you are supposed to add a 4th screw to lock the mount down. Is this right??? It seems to me to be a good way to break your mount or transducer.
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03-06-2012, 01:25 PM
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The fourth is "optional". I actually just put in screw #3 today. It is now locked into place, but would allow for the transducer to flip up if enough force was applied. I'm ok with that, giving it a little "give" if it hit something. I could then just snap it back into place.
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#8
03-07-2012, 09:00 AM
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I took the 4th screw back out today. I hope that it will stay down with out it. I sure dont like "locking" it down.
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#9
03-09-2012, 09:00 AM
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The new 597's don't come with the kick up transducer mount,at least mine didn't. I ordered the kick up one from Humminbird and installed that.
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03-09-2012, 02:44 PM
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Well with out the 4th screw my transducer wont stay down. I tried it today and when I would get up to 18-20 mph it would pop up.
I think what I have is the pop up mount . It looks just like the 2 piece on on the HB web site.
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