Garmin Tr1 Manual

TR-1 Gold
Owner’s Manual
906-2000-00RevH 101507 

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Rev.H 101507
Thank You
Your purchase of this TR-1 Gold outboard management system enters you in the 
prestigious fraternity of anglers who count on TR-1 to control their out\
board kickers.
TR-1 Autopilots is dedicated to creating the finest controls and guidance systems for the 
best in boating and fishing.
TR-1 Gold represents that effort.  Enjoy your best fishing partner ever.  We’re sure you will 
agree it is worth its weight in GOLD.
Table of Contents
Safety & Cautions                       Page...

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Safety
     You are responsible for the safeandprudentoperationofyourvessel.
Your TR-1 Gold Autopilot is a tool that will enhance your capability to 
operate your boat and catch fish.  It does not relieve you from the 
responsibility for safe operation of your vessel.  You must avoid hazards 
to navigation and never leave the helm unattended. 
You must always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your kicker.  The 
autopilot and the throttle actuators can fail hard over.  Learn to operate...

TR-1 Gold Autopilot System Parts List 
       Electro-Hydraulic unit……………….……. 
        120-2100-00 
       Kinked tubing with tie wrap………………. 
       3 ea.  Truss head machine screws #8-32x 3/4 
       3 ea.  Lock washer nuts #8-32……………… 
       3 ea.  Truss head sheet metal screws #8 x 3/4 
 Sensor Ball Unit……………………………….…….. 
 120-2200-00 
 Sensor Ball Bracket …………………………………. 
3 ea.  Pan head machine screws #8-32 x 1”………… 
3 ea.  Lock washer nuts #8-32………………………… 
3 ea.  Pan head sheet metal screws #8 x...

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     Handheld/Remote Unit...…………………………. 
      120-2020-00 
     Cylinder Mounting Kit………………… 
          (Motor Specific) 
18 feet Hydraulic Hose………………………………… 
120-0013-01
 Steering Cylinder………………………………………... 
120-0900-00
   Throttle Actuator ( Motor Specific)………………………. 
1 pt. Hydraulic Fluid 
120-0001-01(Bio-Soy)……………………………… 

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E-H unit    6.5”H x 7” W x 5” D      8 lb 
Sensor Ball    3.6” Dia.   Cable length 18’  2 lb 
Remote    5”x 2.5”x 1”  Cable length 18’         1 lb 
Deckmount/Tach       5/8”x 2”   Cable length  6’ 
Battery Cable                Cable length 9’ 
Fluid       1 pt.     BioSOY Oil      1 lb 
Supply Voltage   11.5 – 14.0    VDC 
Maximum Current     12     Amperes 
Inline Fuse                       ATO 20 Amp 
Operating Ambient Temperature       20 – 120 deg F 
TR-1 Gold Specifications 
Introduction
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x Access  
  The Electrohydraulic Unit is the place where all the components connect together and the place where 
fluid is added and fluid level is checked.   Leave room for service loops in the cables and hoses.
      The Deckmount switch should be easy to reach with your free hand when your other hand is on the 
kicker tiller. This can be done after  the initial turn on blinking setup is complete. In case of an 
emergency, quick access to the deckmount switch is a good idea, by pressing the button...

System Layout
Throttle
 Actuator
Mounts on carburetor 
on motor.
Sensor Ball: Mount 
in front 1/2 of boat.
GPS connection
NMEA 0183
Battery
12V
Deckmount  On/Off switch: 
Mounts near kicker motor, near 
transom.
Electrohydraulic Unit: Mount near 
transom.
Cylinder
Cylinder Mounting Bracket: Mounts on Motor 
lower end.
Tach sensor 
wire:Attaches 
to spark plug 
wire on kicker.
   1     2    3    4
Handheld/Remote
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                  Locate the Electro-Hydraulic unit where it  
                                                          it will not be subjected to water submersion 
                                                          or spray from wash down. 
Tools 
You should gather the following tools before beginning installation.  See throttle and cylinder 
supplements for any additional tools that may be needed for your application. 
Tools
Power Drill 
#1 Phillips screw driver 
 .125 (1/8) or 3.17 mm dia....

Mounting Hydraulic Unit
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                                                                  Step Two (Locking unit in place)
Floor Mount:  Set the unit on the 
floor in front of screws.  Slide the left 
side back and engage the notch 
between the hose fittings around the 
left hand screw.  Pivot the unit on the 
left hand screw counter clockwise 
until the notch under the electronics 
box on the right hand side is engaged 
and the remaining hole you drilled 
lines up with the hole in the bottom 
tab of...