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Summary of Contents for R5-105

Page 1: ...Operation Maintenance Installation Warranty Manual 2017 Mercury Marine R5 70 R5 80 R5 105...

Page 2: ...010 Vehicles boats and internal combustion engines Council Directive 98 96 EC Maritime Equipment Directive EN 60945 2002 C1 2008 Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems Motor...

Page 3: ...led to MotorGuide s reputation for strict quality control excellence durability long lasting performance and being the best at providing after the sale service and support Please read this manual care...

Page 4: ...exercise extreme caution any time you are boating in an area where there might be people in the water WHILE THE BOAT IS STATIONARY WARNING A spinning propeller a moving boat or any solid device attach...

Page 5: ...sible by law to maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing The operator must have an unobstructed view particularly to the front No passengers load or fishing seats should block the operators view...

Page 6: ...ndable speed control tiller handle b Top housing c Composite column d Depth adjustment collar e Steering tension adjustment knob f Clamp bracket g Propeller h Lower unit i Transom clamp screws j Batte...

Page 7: ...igital Extendable hand twist tiller Freshwater 24 V Variable 36 3 kgf 80 lbf 106 7 cm 42 in R5 105 FW Digital Extendable hand twist tiller Freshwater 36 V Variable 47 6 kgf 105 lbf 106 7 cm 42 in R5 8...

Page 8: ...revent accidental shorting of the battery terminals Route the trolling motor wires on the opposite side of the boat from other boat wiring Connect boat accessories directly to the main engine battery...

Page 9: ...battery if ventilation is poor This explosive gas may remain in or around the battery for several hours after it has been charged Sparks or flames can ignite this gas and cause an internal explosion...

Page 10: ...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 disconn...

Page 11: ...0 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 B positive terminal 3 Connect the positive trolling moto...

Page 12: ...circuit breaker in line with the trolling motor power cable positive lead and the trolling motor battery C positive terminal 3 Connect the positive trolling motor lead to the positive terminal on tro...

Page 13: ...reconnect the battery cables to the engine starting or accessory battery 36 volt battery connection a Power cables to trolling motor b Manual reset circuit breaker c Jumper wire not supplied d Negati...

Page 14: ...ations Wire Color Abbreviations BLK Black BLU Blue BRN Brown GRY Gray GRN Green ORN or ORG Orange PNK Pink PPL or PUR Purple RED Red TAN Tan WHT White YEL Yellow LT or LIT Light DK or DRK Dark WIRING...

Page 15: ...urely by hand Do not overtighten the transom clamp screws IMPORTANT Overtightening the transom clamp screws can weaken or damage the mount bracket a Transom clamp screws b Mount bracket Stowing and De...

Page 16: ...down on the tilt lock release lever while simultaneously pulling on the trolling motor head column Do not exert downward force on the tiller handle to assist in tilting the trolling motor 62322 Tilt...

Page 17: ...se pin lever a Tilt lock release lever b Latch pin 2 Adjust the angle of the motor to the desired position 3 Release the tilt lock release pin lever Verify that the latch pin is securely engaged Adjus...

Page 18: ...hile turning the depth collar adjustment knob counterclockwise until the motor column slides freely To secure the column at the desired depth position turn the depth collar adjustment knob clockwise a...

Page 19: ...located on the head cover provides battery state of charge information at a glance The battery light will turn on when the trolling motor is connected to the battery and will remain on the entire tim...

Page 20: ...tions Visually inspect for loose or corroded wiring connections Check the tightness of the propeller nut Check the propeller blades for damage AFTER EACH USE Disconnect the battery cables from the pow...

Page 21: ...ng motor operation IMPORTANT Read the safety and maintenance instructions which accompany your battery 1 Ensure that the battery is secured to the vessel 2 Ensure that the battery cable terminals are...

Page 22: ...the battery before maintaining servicing installing or removing motor components REMOVING THE PROPELLER 1 Disconnect the power cables from the battery 2 While holding the propeller blade with one glov...

Page 23: ...peller pin 2 Install the propeller onto the motor shaft by engaging the propeller onto the propeller pin 3 Install the washer and anode for saltwater models onto the propeller shaft then install the p...

Page 24: ...T Do not overtighten the propeller nut or damage to the propeller or propeller pin may occur Saltwater model shown a Propeller b Anode saltwater models only c Washer d Propeller nut a b c d 62099 MAIN...

Page 25: ...ilure all speeds Weak battery Refer to Wiring and Battery Information Loose or corroded battery connections Electrical Check the connector for a loose or damaged connection Refer to Wiring and Battery...