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Maintenance

Trolling Motor Care........................................................................................... 25

Inspection and Maintenance Schedule............................................................. 25

Lubrication Points............................................................................................. 26

Battery Inspection............................................................................................. 26

Propeller Replacement..................................................................................... 27

Adjusting the Steering Cable Tension.............................................................. 29

MotorGuide Accessories Inquiries.................................................................... 30

Troubleshooting

Trolling Motor Performance.............................................................................. 31

Owner Service Assistance

Mercury Marine Service Offices........................................................................33

  

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Summary of Contents for X3-40

Page 1: ...Operation Maintenance Installation Warranty Manual 2014 Mercury Marine X3 40 X3 45 X3 55 X3 70 8M0096722 914 eng...

Page 2: ...eng...

Page 3: ...Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 55012 2008 A1 2010 Vehicles boats and internal combustion engines Council Directive 98 96 EC Maritime Equipment Directive EN 60945 2002 C1 2008 Maritime navigation and...

Page 4: ...ated information Please review this important information The description and specifications contained herein were in effect at the time this manual was approved for printing MotorGuide whose policy i...

Page 5: ...ions 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 Installi...

Page 6: ...edule 25 Lubrication Points 26 Battery Inspection 26 Propeller Replacement 27 Adjusting the Steering Cable Tension 29 MotorGuide Accessories Inquiries 30 Troubleshooting Trolling Motor Performance 31...

Page 7: ...esponsible for failure or damage caused by improper installation set up preparation or previous service or repair errors 4 Warranty coverage is available only to customers that purchase from a dealer...

Page 8: ...Service Repair electric trolling motors are NOT warranted Service Repair motor denotes a trolling motor sold by MotorGuide that may be used but has been inspected and may have had minor repairs Origi...

Page 9: ...be people in the water WHILE THE BOAT IS STATIONARY WARNING A spinning propeller a moving boat or any solid device attached to the boat can cause serious injury or death to swimmers Stop the trolling...

Page 10: ...have an unobstructed view particularly to the front No passengers load or fishing seats should block the operators view when operating the boat Underwater hazards Reduce speed and proceed with cautio...

Page 11: ...r b Mount bracket c Battery cables d Latch release handle e Speed control f Three position switch g Foot pedal h Serial number decal under the foot pedal i Momentary switch j Propeller k Lower unit l...

Page 12: ...mposite column h Propeller i Lower unit j Bracket door knob k Steering tension collar l Depth adjustment collar Specifications Model Control Freshwater Saltwater Volts Speeds Forward Reverse Peak Thru...

Page 13: ...cm 50 in X3 40 FW Foot pedal cable steer Freshwater 12 V 5 18 1 kgf 40 lbf 106 7 cm 42 in X3 45 FW Foot pedal cable steer Freshwater 12 V 5 20 4 kgf 45 lbf 91 4 cm 36 in X3 45 FW Foot pedal cable ste...

Page 14: ...hwater 12 V 5 24 9 kgf 55 lbf 127 0 cm 50 in X3 70 FW Foot pedal cable steer Freshwater 24 V 5 31 8 kgf 70 lbf 114 3 cm 45 in X3 70 FW Digital Foot pedal cable steer Freshwater 24 V Variable 31 8 kgf...

Page 15: ...g to the model of your trolling motor Refer to Battery Connection As a general rule deep cycle batteries with a higher amp hour rating or reserve capacity rating will provide longer run times and bett...

Page 16: ...internal explosion which may shatter the battery The following precautions should be observed to prevent an explosion 1 Do not smoke near batteries being charged or which have been charged very recent...

Page 17: ...negative terminal 3 Connect a common ground bond from the trolling motor battery negative terminal to the engine starting battery negative terminal a Power cables to trolling motor b Manual reset cir...

Page 18: ...to the negative terminal on battery A 5 Starting with the positive lead reconnect the battery cables to the engine starting battery a Power cables to trolling motor b Manual reset circuit breaker c J...

Page 19: ...ull IMPORTANT Choose an area on the boat deck that allows a 7 6 cm 3 in clearance between the bow of the boat and the column of the trolling motor a Clearance 7 6 cm 3 0 in 2 Place the bow mount base...

Page 20: ...ink the holes on fiberglass boats to prevent cracking 4 Insert the rubber isolators between the base of the mount and the boat mounting surface Place the tie down strap under the mount bracket hook an...

Page 21: ...asy pull on the rope handle Permanent Foot Pedal Mounting Optional 1 Determine a suitable location for the foot pedal with the trolling motor deployed and in the stowed position Ensure that there are...

Page 22: ...nob counterclockwise to loosen and open the bracket door 2 Place the motor column into the bracket and close the door 3 Turn the bracket door knob clockwise to tighten the motor column in the bracket...

Page 23: ...ting the motor 1 Firmly grasp the latch release handle 2 Snap the latch release handle to disengage the lock pin 3 Continue to pull the latch release handle to raise the lower unit onto the mount NOTE...

Page 24: ...e serious injury or death Never start or operate the motor out of water CAUTION Moving parts such as hinges and pivot points can cause serious injury Keep away from moving parts when stowing deploying...

Page 25: ...he lock pin is engaged a Latch release handle 5 Once the motor is in the deployed position the lock pin will engage to secure the trolling motor a X3 in the deployed position Adjusting the Steering Te...

Page 26: ...r performance in various water depths IMPORTANT When adjusting the motor depth ensure that the propeller blades are fully submerged 15 30 cm 6 12 in below the water surface to avoid ventilation 1 Firm...

Page 27: ...ace to avoid ventilation 1 Firmly grasp the column with one hand 2 Loosen the bracket door knob until the motor column slides freely 3 Raise or lower the motor column until the propeller blades are su...

Page 28: ...ional indicator b Right turn toe down motor steers boat to right continue to press all the way down for reverse c Straight ahead foot pedal in middle d Left turn heel down motor steers boat to left co...

Page 29: ...select any speed from 0 10 and stop the motor Momentary switch The momentary switch is located on the top right corner of the foot pedal The momentary switch works in conjunction with the on off pedal...

Page 30: ...ct any speed from 0 10 in forward or reverse a Forward speed control b Off c Reverse speed control Battery Indicator Light Digital Models Only The battery indicator light located on the head cover pro...

Page 31: ...nections Visually inspect for loose or corroded wiring connections Check the tightness of the propeller nut Check the propeller blades for damage AFTER EACH USE Disconnect the battery cables from the...

Page 32: ...use an aerosol lubricant to grease or oil any part of the unit Many aerosol lubricants contain harmful propellants that can cause damage to various parts of the trolling motor IMPORTANT Do not allow a...

Page 33: ...ck or unexpected motor starting Always disconnect the battery cables from the battery before maintaining servicing installing or removing motor components REMOVING THE PROPELLER 1 Disconnect the power...

Page 34: ...er pin 53442 44663 INSTALLING THE PROPELLER 1 Rotate the motor shaft to insert the propeller pin horizontally a Propeller pin 2 Install the propeller onto the motor shaft by engaging the propeller ont...

Page 35: ...or is preset at the factory With time and use the cables may stretch slightly requiring occasional adjustment The following procedure explains how to adjust the steering cable tension Use care while a...

Page 36: ...Cable tension screw 1 7 15 Bottom of foot pedal a Cable tension screw MotorGuide Accessories Inquiries Refer to www motorguide com for factory authorized accessories for all MotorGuide trolling motors...

Page 37: ...Excessive noise vibration Motor shaft is bent Refer to Warranty Information Propeller is loose damaged or off balance Refer to Maintenance Motor failure all speeds Weak battery Refer to Wiring and Bat...

Page 38: ...ghtly tap the opposite blade with a rubber mallet Use a putty knife on both sides of the propeller to apply equal pressure Bent armature shaft Refer to service center Mount bracket squeaks Lock pins n...

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