Mercury Freshwater - Table of Contents

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General Information
MotorGuide Limited Warranty..............................................................1
General Information............................................................................. 4
Recording Serial Number.................................................................... 5
Boater's Responsibilities..................................................................... 6
Passenger Safety Message.................................................................6
Safe Boating Suggestions................................................................... 7
Component Identification..................................................................... 8
Extending and Retracting the Handle................................................ 10
Installing the Propeller....................................................................... 11
Wiring and Battery
Battery Precautions........................................................................... 12
Standard Practices and Procedures.................................................. 12
Battery Recommendations................................................................ 12
Wire Color Code Abbreviations......................................................... 13
Wire and Cable Routing.................................................................... 13
Mount Installation
Transom Mount Installation............................................................... 18
Pontoon Mount Installation................................................................ 18
Bow Mount Installation...................................................................... 18
Bow Mount Operation
Installing the Motor into the Mount.................................................... 21
Removing the Motor from the Mount................................................. 21
Raising and Lowering the Trolling Motor........................................... 22
Adjusting the Steering Tension (Hand Operated Motors)................. 23
Adjusting the Motor Depth................................................................. 24