Mercury Xi5 Wireless Edition Manual Download Page 26

The trolling motor is equipped with a Lowrance 6‑pin plug. Adapters are

available to connect other brands of sonar displays to the trolling motor. Match

the cable connector to the sonar port on the back of the sonar display. Power

up the unit to ensure that the sonar cable is connected securely.

a -

Harness—to nose

cone sonar

b -

6‑pin Lowrance plug

—to sonar display

Transducer adapter cables available from MotorGuide

Part Number

Lowrance 6‑to‑7‑pin adapter

8M4000386

Garmin 6‑pin adapter

8M4001961

Vexilar 3‑pin

8M4001960

Humminbird 7‑pin

8M4001962

53441

a

b

PRODUCT INSTALLATION, WIRING, AND BATTERY

INFORMATION

  

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Summary of Contents for Xi5 Wireless Edition

Page 1: ...ifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met The term IC before the certification registration number do...

Page 2: ...com or complete and mail the enclosed Warranty Registration Card Warranty Message The product you have purchased comes with a Limited Warranty from MotorGuide The terms of the policy are set forth in...

Page 3: ...n Parts Mercury Propellers Mercury Racing MotorGuide OptiMax Quicksilver SeaCore Skyhook SmartCraft Sport Jet Verado VesselView Zero Effort Zeus 1 On the Water and We re Driven to win are registered t...

Page 4: ...eng iv...

Page 5: ...Information Installing the Trolling Motor 8 Recommended Practice and Procedures 12 Battery Recommendations 12 Battery Precautions 13 Establishing a Common Ground 13 Wire Color Code Abbreviations 14 Ba...

Page 6: ...and Maintenance Schedule 32 Storage Preparation 34 Battery Inspection 35 Propeller Replacement 35 Owner Service Assistance Troubleshooting 38 Troubleshooting the Foot Pedal and Handheld Remote 42 Serv...

Page 7: ...are responsible for damages to MotorGuide products due to repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized MotorGuide service dealer Neither MotorGuide nor Attwood is responsible for failure or d...

Page 8: ...ccessory or part not manufactured by MotorGuide or Attwood 4 alteration or removal of parts 5 opening the lower unit motor by anyone other than an authorized MotorGuide service center will void this w...

Page 9: ...IMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES Y...

Page 10: ...y cables hidden e Wireless foot pedal f Handheld wireless remote g Deck mount h Propeller i Skeg j Lower unit motor k Depth collar l Depth collar knob m Composite column n Steering transmission 53443...

Page 11: ...e serial number and the model number in the space provided in the Warranty Information section of this manual a Model identification number b Serial number Product Registration For warranty purposes p...

Page 12: ...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 motor immediately...

Page 13: ...tructed 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 caution whenever nav...

Page 14: ...kip ahead to Step 7 4 Carefully select an appropriate area on the deck of the boat close to the centerline to install the trolling motor Ensure that the forward mounting bolts will not penetrate the h...

Page 15: ...nfiguration IMPORTANT Select mounting hole locations as far apart as practical on each side of the deck mounting bracket for the most secure mounting 53448 Mounting hole locations same on both sides 6...

Page 16: ...o a carpeted boat deck the rubber isolators are not required a Deck mounting bracket b Mounting bolt c Rubber isolator d Deck e Washer f Nylock nut g Carpet a b c d e f a b d e f g 52406 PRODUCT INSTA...

Page 17: ...nstall a washer and a nylock nut onto each bolt 53451 9 Align the trolling motor with the mounting holes in the deck Hold the mounting bolts securely with a 7 16 in wrench while using a wrench or sock...

Page 18: ...tter performance Install a manual reset circuit breaker in line with the trolling motor positive leads within 180 cm 72 in of the batteries These can be purchased from your local MotorGuide retailer o...

Page 19: ...ishing a Common Ground A common ground connection increases sonar sensitivity improves sonar display avoids the ground circuit as a possible source of corrosion or electrolysis and reduces interferenc...

Page 20: ...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 deca...

Page 21: ...nnectors 6 Starting with the positive lead reconnect the battery cables to the engine starting battery 12 volt battery connection with common ground bond a Power cables to trolling motor b Manual rese...

Page 22: ...cuit breaker c Jumper wire not supplied d Negative battery terminal IMPORTANT Do not connect a common ground bond cable between 24 volt and 12 volt electrical circuits 36 VOLT BATTERY CONNECTION 1 Sta...

Page 23: ...onnect the trolling motor negative lead to the negative terminal on battery A 7 Starting with the positive lead reconnect the battery cables to the engine starting battery 36 volt battery connection a...

Page 24: ...cable to a power source Within ten seconds of connecting the battery cables to their terminals press and hold the propeller and anchor buttons on the wireless foot pedal simultaneously 2 Listen for a...

Page 25: ...the Trolling Motor NOTE This procedure applies only to models equipped with integrated sonar This sonar display connection procedure applies to trolling motor models with internal sonar that offer bui...

Page 26: ...sonar display Power up the unit to ensure that the sonar cable is connected securely a Harness to nose cone sonar b 6 pin Lowrance plug to sonar display Transducer adapter cables available from Motor...

Page 27: ...off indicator light b Propeller on off indicator light c GPS navigation indicator light d Battery status light Stowing and Deploying the Trolling Motor WARNING Rotating propellers can cause serious in...

Page 28: ...E TROLLING MOTOR 1 Press down on the stow deploy release lever with one hand or one foot Firmly grasp the column with one hand and tilt the trolling motor towards the mount 53452 TROLLING MOTOR OPERAT...

Page 29: ...the stowed position a Lower unit motor b Depth collar c Column d Curly cable e Stow deploy release lever f Mount cradle 3 Slide the depth collar tightly against the steering transmission Rotate the de...

Page 30: ...then slide the depth collar away from the steering transmission Tighten the depth collar knob 2 Press down on the stow deploy release lever with one hand or one foot Firmly grasp the column and slide...

Page 31: ...ed into the deployed position a Depth collar knob Adjusting the Motor Depth CAUTION Avoid injury due to the sudden shifting of weight when deploying the motor or adjusting the motor depth When raising...

Page 32: ...RNING Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death Never start or operate the motor out of water WARNING Avoid possible serious injury from unexpected acceleration and boat movement when acti...

Page 33: ...tion right turn b Propeller momentary on off c Propeller constant on off d Heel down position left turn e Anchor button models with GPS installed also foot pedal on off f Speed control dial TURNING TH...

Page 34: ...ilable steering range will allow the operator to steer the trolling motor past 360 in either direction a Toe down position right turn b Center detent position steering off c Heel down position left tu...

Page 35: ...te the motor at the selected speed Release the momentary button to stop the motor Press the propeller constant on off button once to run the motor at the selected speed Press the button again to turn...

Page 36: ...on and is ready for use anytime that the trolling motor is powered up and in the deployed position STEERING To turn left press the left turn button on the handheld remote To turn right press the right...

Page 37: ...til the speed level limit is reached Holding the increase speed or decrease speed button for 2 5 seconds will ramp up the speed level from 0 to 100 or decrease from 100 to 0 respectively The trolling...

Page 38: ...attery cable connections Nylock nuts are recommended for securing the battery cables to their terminals Check the tightness of the propeller nut Check the propeller blades for damage Check the tightne...

Page 39: ...Part No 95 2 4 C with PTFE Depth collar knob screw threads 92 802859A 1 2 Remove the side panels by removing the two screws on each side of the mount Gently pull the cover away from the mount and towa...

Page 40: ...with PTFE Slot on the foot release lever linkage 92 802859A 1 4 Install the side panels onto the deck mount and tighten the screws 5 Check the tightness of the mounting screws nuts and other fasteners...

Page 41: ...he battery is equipped with a battery box to prevent accidental shorting of the battery terminals Propeller Replacement WARNING Performing service or maintenance without first disconnecting the batter...

Page 42: ...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 onto the...

Page 43: ...the washer or anode for saltwater models onto the propeller shaft then install the propeller nut Tighten the propeller nut securely 53442 4 Tighten the propeller nut another turn MAINTENANCE AND STORA...

Page 44: ...motor does not respond to wireless commands Weak trolling motor batteries Check the battery charge indicator on the trolling motor Recharge or replace batteries as required Weak handheld remote batter...

Page 45: ...attery connections for cleanliness and tightness Propeller is loose damaged or off balance Refer to Propeller Replacement Wiring or electrical connection faulty Wire gauge from the battery to the trol...

Page 46: ...es not rotate freely with a slight magnetic drag contact a Service Center Magnets cracked or chipped The motor will whine or grind Contact a Service Center Motor failure motor runs at partial speed Lo...

Page 47: ...cient 6 gauge wire is recommended Loose electrical connections Inspect connections for cleanliness and tightness Thermal protection is overloaded Disconnect the trolling motor batteries and check for...

Page 48: ...ving propeller Bent propeller pin Hold one blade and lightly 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 Co...

Page 49: ...ower source and then plugged back into the power source between activating each control device 1 Unplug the battery cables from the power source Wait 30 seconds and then plug the motor into the power...

Page 50: ...alkaline batteries b Rubber seal 5 Replace the battery cover plate and install the two screws Tighten the screws securely a Battery cover plate b Screws HANDHELD REMOTE BATTERY REPLACEMENT Battery req...

Page 51: ...handheld remote Remove the back cover a Screws 4 2 Remove the old battery from the battery holder 51838 3 Insert the new battery with the positive side facing the positive end of the battery holder a...

Page 52: ...ce assistance information refer to Warranty Information The following information will be needed by the service office Your name and address Daytime telephone number Model and serial number of your tr...

Page 53: ...gium Fax 32 87 31 19 65 Mexico Central America South America Caribbean Telephone 954 744 3500 Mercury Marine 11650 Interchange Circle North Miramar FL 33025 U S A Fax 954 744 3535 Japan Telephone 072...

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