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CONNECTING THE BATTERIES IN SERIES
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.
Automatic Jump Start Systems and Selector Switches
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.
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.
NOTICE:
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.
