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This MotorGuide electric outboard motor assembled of U.S.A and
foreign components by MotorGuide, 835 W. 41st St., Tulsa, OK, USA,
complies with requirements of Directives 89/392/EEC and
89/336/EEC as amended.

Larry Register

Motorguide Business Unit Manager
MotorGuide
835 W. 41st St., Tulsa, OK, USA

90-10235R21   502

Summary of Contents for Freshwater

Page 1: ...MODELS Freshwater Saltwater Tour and Tour ES OWNER S INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE 90 10235021 502 ...

Page 2: ...of U S A and foreign components by MotorGuide 835 W 41st St Tulsa OK USA complies with requirements of Directives 89 392 EEC and 89 336 EEC as amended Larry Register Motorguide Business Unit Manager MotorGuide 835 W 41st St Tulsa OK USA 90 10235R21 502 ...

Page 3: ...Operation 6 Operation 7 Making Final Touches 8 Features and Operation 9 How to Operate Motor 9 To Select Trolling Mode 10 First Time Setup 10 How to Replace the Propeller 12 Customer Responsibilities 12 Trolling Motor 13 Mount 13 For Repair Service 14 For Replacement Parts and Ordering 14 1 GB General Information Tour ES Maintenance Troubleshooting Repair Parts and Service 90 10235R21 502 ...

Page 4: ...lar should be connected directly to the main engine battery If only a one battery system then connect with separate cables Motorguide recommends isolating the trolling motor battery s from the main engine battery IMPORTANT Proper rigging guidlines Not having a common ground can cause corrosion If left unchecked this problem will damage your motor Establishing a common ground connection will allow ...

Page 5: ...he OFF position before connecting to batteries Electrical arching near the battery could ignite hydrogen gas and cause the battery to explode WARNING Be sure all switches are in the OFF position before connecting to batteries Electrical arching near the battery could ignite hydrogen gas and cause the battery to explode WARNING 1 2 a b c d e f c d e f g h k j i a b a Black battery lead b Red batter...

Page 6: ...loosening the depth collar tension knob located on the column directly above the mount The column can be adjusted and motor positioned at the desired depth by retightening the tension knob 4 Steering tension adjustment To adjust the steering resistance simply tighten or loosen the tension knob located on front of the mount 5 Quick stow Standard on SW models only 4 GB When adjusting the tilt on you...

Page 7: ...r If you are loosening the Quik Stow pull up on column while pushing lever down If you are securing the Quik Stow push down on column while pulling lever up If your transom did not come with Quick Stow you can order the Quick Stow kit MGA052B6 from a Motorguide Super Center PONTOON MOUNT INSTALLATION How to install pontoon mount Carefully select the area on the deck to install mount Using the moun...

Page 8: ...sert the rubber mounting isolators into the drilled holes Position the wider side toward the outside of the mount bracket Standard mount only Position lock down strap between rear mount holes and rubber mounting isolators Position the Velcro side down on the deck and the buckle facing toward the outside of the boat Place the mount bracket on the isolators and align the holes Install the two longer...

Page 9: ...d adjust the motor height so the propeller blades will be submerged 15 to 30 cm 6 to 12 inches below the water surface Adjust breakaway knobs on side of mount so motor will breakaway when encountering underwater obstacles Do not lubricate the breakaway handle or overtighten SPECIAL NOTE FOR 07 STANDARD BOW It is normal for the bow arms to bow out slightly and flex when motor is placed in the stow ...

Page 10: ...a This allows motor to run continuously without the use of the On Off switch 3b This allows motor to activate with the On Off switch 3c This will automatically deliver full thrust when the on off switch is activated 4 On Off Switch This switch is located on side of the foot pedal To activate the motor depress the ramped switch pad Permanent mounting 5 Determine the desired location that you wish t...

Page 11: ...e designed to accommodate a flat head 10 wood screw Adjusting the foot pedal resistance The purpose of setting the pedal resistance is to make the pedal feel the way that you want it to feel You may adjust the clutch mechanism to change how firm the pedal feels The pedal resistance can be adjusted using a phillips screwdriver and a 13 mm 1 2 inch wrench To make this adjustment rock the pedal heel ...

Page 12: ... button three times then release all buttons To activate both momentary buttons Press and hold both momentary buttons press and release the Constant button three times then release all buttons FEATURES AND OPERATION 10 GB a Press and hold button s to activate b Press and release three times b a a e b c d f g h i j a Heel Toe action servo positioning pedal b Stow Run button c Constant on button d S...

Page 13: ...euver in tight spots With mechanical cable driven steering you had to rock the pedal to one extreme and then the other to try to back your boat up when your fishing among docks or heavy timber But Tour ES s 400 degree power steering lets you rock the pedal to either extreme and actually point the motor past straight back Now you can make the minor corrections needed to back up your boat TO SELECT ...

Page 14: ... performance After the center calibration is complete just tilt the rocker pedal into its locked detent position and the lower unit will automatically rotate to its calibrated center setting to pull your boat straight forward If Straight Ahead is not calibrated correctly your boat will tend to pull to the right or left of center NOTE Remember the stow and center settings can be easily re calibrate...

Page 15: ...Press and release the contant on button once to stop the motor This calibration may be repeated at any time as needed Foot pedal calibration Your motor was shipped with its foot pedal calibrated You will want to calibrate your foot pedal if you notice you are not getting a full 400 degree steering rotation or if a new pedal is installed on your motor To calibrate a new pedal to your motor 1 Put th...

Page 16: ...contain harmful propellants that can cause damage to various parts of your fishing motor 3 Check tightness of the battery lead connections 4 Make periodic inspection for loose or corroded wiring connections 5 Always thoroughly rinse your electric fishing motor with fresh water after use in salt water 6 Periodically make a visual inspection for tightness of all nuts bolts and screws Battery Recharg...

Page 17: ...k and rack guide for foreign matter Remove rack clean grease and replace Steering cable is kinked Replace steering cable 6 MOTOR DOES NOT TURN THE FULL 400 DEGREE ROTATION ES MODELS ONLY Possible causes Foot pedal needs to be recalibrated 7 ARROW BACKLIGHT IS OFF ES MODELS ONLY Possible causes Arrow light turns off after 3 minutes of motor inactivity Press momentary button to turn light back on 8 ...

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Page 20: ...ssociated with that service Purchaser shall not unless requested by MotorGuide ship the product or parts of the product directly to the importer of the product The warranty registration card is the only valid registration identification and must be presented to the dealer at the time warranty service is requested in order to obtain coverage WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty does not cover ...

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