
Warranty Information
MotorGuide Limited Two Year Warranty............................................................ 1
General Information
Boater's Responsibilities..................................................................................... 3
Protecting People in the Water........................................................................... 3
Passenger Safety Message................................................................................ 3
Safe Boating Suggestions.................................................................................. 3
Product Overview
X3‑40/X3‑45/X3‑55/X3‑70 MotorGuide Trolling Motor........................................5
Specifications......................................................................................................6
Wiring and Battery Information
Wiring and Battery Information........................................................................... 9
Standard Practices and Procedures................................................................... 9
Battery Recommendations................................................................................. 9
Battery Precautions.......................................................................................... 10
Wire and Cable Routing....................................................................................10
Battery Connection........................................................................................... 11
Trolling Motor Installation and Operation
Mount Bracket Installation................................................................................ 13
Permanent Foot Pedal Mounting (Optional)..................................................... 15
Installing the Motor into the Bow Mount............................................................16
Removing the Motor from the Bow Mount........................................................ 16
Stowing the Trolling Motor................................................................................ 17
Deploying the Trolling Motor............................................................................. 18
Adjusting the Steering Tension (Hand‑Operated Motors Only)........................ 19
Adjusting the Motor Depth................................................................................ 20
Directional Indicator—Cable Steer Models....................................................... 22
Speed Control—Cable Steer Models................................................................23
Speed Control—Hand‑Operated Models.......................................................... 24
Battery Indicator Light (Digital Models Only).................................................... 24
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