MotorGuide X5 Series User Manual

6. Starting with the positive (+) lead, reconnect the battery cables to the
engine starting or accessory battery.
a - Power cables to trolling motor
b - Manual reset circuit breaker
c - Trolling motor battery
d - Engine starting or accessory battery
e - Power cables to engine
f - Common ground bond
24-VOLT BATTERY CONNECTION
1. Starting with the negative (–) lead, disconnect the battery cables from the
engine starting or accessory battery.
2. Install a 50‑amp (good) or 60‑amp (best) manual reset circuit breaker in
line with the trolling motor power cable positive (+) lead and the trolling
motor battery B positive (+) terminal.
3. Connect the positive (+) trolling motor lead to the positive (+) terminal on
trolling motor battery B.
4. Connect a jumper wire (reference gray) between the negative (–) terminal
on battery B to the positive (+) terminal on battery A.
IMPORTANT: The jumper wire should be the same wire gauge as the
negative (–) and positive (+) power cables.
5. Connect the trolling motor negative (–) lead to the negative (–) terminal on
battery A.
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WIRING AND BATTERY INFORMATION
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MotorGuide X5 Series Specifications

General

Type	Electric Trolling Motor
Battery Indicator	Yes
Weight	Varies by model
Control	Hand
Speed Control	Variable
Voltage	12V, 24V
Thrust	55 lbs, 70 lbs, 80 lbs, 105 lbs