CONNECTING THE BATTERIES
CONNECTING THE BATTERIES
12 Volt Systems
1. Make sure that the motor is switched off (speed selector on “OFF” or “0”).
2. Connect positive ( + ) red lead to positive ( + ) battery terminal.
3. Connect negative ( – ) black lead to negative ( – ) battery terminal.
4. For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water.
WARNING
For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water. If installing a leadwire plug, observe proper
polarity and follow instructions in your boat owner’s manual.
Automatic Jump Start Systems and Selector Switches
Automatic jump start systems and selector switches tie the negatives of the connected batteries together. Connecting these
systems to the “High Side” Battery or “Middle” Battery in the diagrams below and will cause significant damage to your trolling
motor and electronics. The only trolling motor battery that is safe to connect to one of these systems is the “Low Side” Battery.
NOTE:
The internal bonding wire is equipped with a 3 amp fuse. Improper connections described above carrying in
excess of 3 amps will blow this fuse and no further damage will be exhibited. If this occurs, RF interference from the
trolling motor affecting sonar units and other electronics will be more significant. If the fuse is blown the wiring error
should be found and addressed prior to replacing the fuse. The replacement fuse should be 3 amps or less. An intact fuse
does not imply correct rigging; significant damage can be done by incorrect wiring without approaching 3 amps of current.
The negative (-) connection must be connected to the negative terminal of the same battery that the trolling motor negative lead
connects to. In the diagrams below this battery is labeled “Low Side” Battery. Connecting to any other trolling motor battery will
input positive voltage into the “ground” of that accessory, which can cause excess corrosion. Any damage caused by incorrect
connections between battery systems will not be covered under warranty.
