Battery Connection
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WARNING
Before working around electrical system components, disconnect the battery
cables from the battery to prevent injury or damage to the electrical system
due to an accidental short circuit.
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CAUTION
Disconnecting or connecting the battery cables in the incorrect order can
cause injury from electrical shock or can damage the electrical system.
Always disconnect the negative (‑) battery cable first and connect it last.
NOTICE
Failure to operate the trolling motor within the recommended voltage
specifications can cause product damage. Do not exceed the maximum
supply voltage.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the decal on the head of the trolling motor to determine
the voltage requirements of your trolling motor.
12-VOLT BATTERY CONNECTION
1. Starting with the negative (–) lead, disconnect the battery cables from the
engine starting 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 positive (+) terminal.
3. Connect the positive (+) trolling motor lead to the positive (+) trolling
motor battery terminal.
4. Connect the negative (–) trolling motor lead to the negative (–) trolling
motor battery terminal.
5. Connect a jumper cable (common ground bond) from the trolling motor
battery negative (–) terminal to the engine battery negative (–) terminal.
NOTE: Vessels using 12‑volt trolling motors with multiple batteries must have
a common ground bonding circuit. Not establishing a common ground
between the vessel batteries may cause severe corrosion, electrolysis, or
electrical shock.
NOTE: The common ground bond cable should be no more than one wire size
(gauge) smaller than the battery cables, nor smaller than 16‑gauge (AWG).
The common ground bond cable must be insulated, and secured to the
negative (–) battery terminals with ring‑style connectors.
WIRING AND BATTERY INFORMATION
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