Trolling Motor Installation and Operation
Mount Bracket Installation................................................................................ 15
Permanent Foot Pedal Mounting (Optional)..................................................... 17
Installing the Motor into the Bow Mount............................................................18
Removing the Motor from the Bow Mount........................................................ 19
Connecting the Sonar Display to the Trolling Motor......................................... 19
Reducing Sonar Transducer Interference.........................................................20
Stowing the Trolling Motor................................................................................ 20
Deploying the Trolling Motor............................................................................. 22
Adjusting the Trolling Motor Depth................................................................... 23
Adjusting the Steering Tension—Hand‑Operated Models Only....................... 25
Directional Indicator—Cable Steer Models....................................................... 26
Speed Control—Cable Steer Models................................................................27
Speed Control—Hand‑Operated Models.......................................................... 28
Battery Indicator Light....................................................................................... 28
Maintenance
Trolling Motor Care........................................................................................... 29
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule............................................................. 29
Lubrication Points............................................................................................. 30
Battery Inspection............................................................................................. 30
Corrosion Control Anode (Saltwater Models)................................................... 31
Propeller Replacement..................................................................................... 31
Adjusting the Steering Cable Tension.............................................................. 33
Front Locking Pin Replacement........................................................................34
MotorGuide Accessories Inquiries.................................................................... 35
Troubleshooting
Trolling Motor Performance.............................................................................. 36
Reducing Sonar Transducer Interference.........................................................37
Owner Service Assistance
Mercury Marine Service Offices........................................................................ 38
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