Operation
Maintenance
Installation
Warranty
Manual
© 2017 Mercury Marine
Xi3 Wireless Edition
8M0130831
1117
eng
Page 1: ...Operation Maintenance Installation Warranty Manual 2017 Mercury Marine Xi3 Wireless Edition 8M0130831 1117 eng...
Page 2: ...eng...
Page 3: ...NR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur d...
Page 4: ...cription and specifications contained herein were in effect at the time this manual was approved for printing MotorGuide whose policy is one of continued improvement reserves the right to discontinue...
Page 5: ...and Battery Information Installing the Trolling Motor 8 Recommended Practice and Procedures 11 Battery Recommendations 11 Battery Precautions 12 Wire Color Code Abbreviations 13 Battery Connection 13...
Page 6: ...Schedule 27 Storage Preparation 29 Battery Inspection 29 Corrosion Control Anode Saltwater Models 29 Propeller Replacement 30 Owner Service Assistance Troubleshooting 33 Troubleshooting the Handheld...
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: ...art not manufactured by MotorGuide or Attwood 4 alteration or removal of parts 5 opening the lower unit motor 6 opening the transmission by anyone other than an authorized MotorGuide service center wi...
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: ...d Battery cables hidden e Handheld wireless remote f Deck mount g Propeller h Skeg i Lower unit motor j Depth collar k Depth collar knob l Composite column m Steering transmission 64267 b g h i j l f...
Page 11: ...MotorGuide trolling motor by completing the enclosed warranty card or by visiting www motorguide com Boater s Responsibilities The operator driver is responsible for the correct and safe operation of...
Page 12: ...boat speed such as a sharp change of boat direction could throw them off the boat Safe Boating Suggestions In order to safely enjoy the waterways familiarize yourself with local and other governmenta...
Page 13: ...zards To avoid a trip hazard route all cables and wiring neatly and out of the way Report accidents Boat operators are required by law to file a Boating Accident Report with their state boating law en...
Page 14: ...g location meets the requirements listed in Step 4 3 If new holes are not required to mount the trolling motor skip ahead to Step 7 4 Carefully select an appropriate area on the deck of the boat close...
Page 15: ...unting hole locations as far apart as practical on each side of the deck mounting bracket for the most secure mounting 64680 Mounting hole locations same on both sides 6 Drill the mounting holes with...
Page 16: ...Washer f Stainless steel nylock nut g Carpet 8 Align the trolling motor with the mounting holes in the deck Hold the mounting screws securely with a 7 16 in wrench while using a wrench or socket to ti...
Page 17: ...oat from other boat wiring Ensure the positive and negative wires are bound to each other Connect boat accessories directly to the main engine battery Do not charge the trolling motor batteries while...
Page 18: ...can cause severe burns Ventilate the area around the battery and wear protective equipment when handling or servicing batteries When charging batteries an explosive gas mixture forms in each cell Part...
Page 19: ...shock or can damage the electrical system Always disconnect the negative battery cable first and connect it last NOTICE Failure to operate the trolling motor within the recommended voltage specificat...
Page 20: ...le positive lead and the trolling motor battery B positive terminal 2 Connect the positive trolling motor lead to the positive terminal on trolling motor battery B 3 Connect a jumper wire reference gr...
Page 21: ...ch as depth finders must be connected to a separate battery Marine engines should have their own dedicated starting battery Activating the Handheld Remote 1 If the trolling motor power cables are conn...
Page 22: ...w and right arrow buttons at the same time before you plug in the motor Connecting the Sonar Display to the Trolling Motor NOTE This procedure applies only to models equipped with integrated sonar Thi...
Page 23: ...common ground between trolling motor battery bank 12V 24V 36V and engine accessory battery bank 12V 2 Keep trolling motor power cables and sonar electronics cables as far apart as possible on the boat...
Page 24: ...okes may have some positive effect on sonar performance Ensure you have the correct size for the gauge wire you are installing on 7 If sonar performance has still not improved check with MFD Electroni...
Page 25: ...Code Color Capacity Green greater than 30 Red less than 30 Flashing red less than 10 Stowing and Deploying the Trolling Motor WARNING Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death Never start...
Page 26: ...own on the foot release lever with one hand or foot While pressing down on the foot release lever pull and tilt the trolling motor towards the mount a Foot release lever a 64686 TROLLING MOTOR OPERATI...
Page 27: ...Lower unit motor b Transmission c Depth collar d Curly cable e Foot release lever f Mount cradle 5 Slide the depth collar so it is tight against the steering transmission Rotate the depth collar unti...
Page 28: ...depth collar away from the steering transmission Tighten the depth collar knob by turning the knob clockwise 2 Press down on the foot release lever with one hand or one foot Firmly grasp the column an...
Page 29: ...n to ensure that it is securely locked into the deployed position a Depth collar knob b Steering housing collar Adjusting the Motor Depth CAUTION Avoid injury due to the sudden shifting of weight when...
Page 30: ...n If you hear the propeller blades splashing against the water surface lower the motor depth 1 Ensure the propeller is not running before adjusting the depth of the motor 2 Firmly grasp the column wit...
Page 31: ...on off c Right turn d Decrease speed e Left turn TURNING THE HANDHELD REMOTE ON OR OFF The handheld remote is always on and is ready for use anytime that the trolling motor is powered up and in the d...
Page 32: ...CONTROL Press the propeller on off button once to start the propeller and press the propeller on off button again to stop the propeller The trolling motor will emit a single ascending tone beep when t...
Page 33: ...nnections 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 tightness of the mount...
Page 34: ...r away from the mount and towards the foot release lever a Depth collar knob screw threads b Foot release lever c Screw securing the side panel 3 Apply 2 4 C with PTFE to the release wire at the foot...
Page 35: ...be inspected at periodic intervals to ensure proper trolling motor operation IMPORTANT Read the safety and maintenance instructions that accompany your battery 1 Ensure that the battery is secured to...
Page 36: ...y 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 gloved hand us...
Page 37: ...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 propeller n...
Page 38: ...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 MAINTENANCE A...
Page 39: ...eries Wireless controllers not synced Refer to Activating the Wireless Foot Pedal or Activating the Handheld Remote Loss of power Weak trolling motor batteries Check the battery charge indicator on th...
Page 40: ...cracked or chipped The motor will whine or grind Contact a Service Center Motor failure motor runs at partial speed Loose electrical connections Connections in the head may be loose or damaged Contac...
Page 41: ...tection is overloaded Disconnect the trolling motor batteries and check for weeds or debris around the propeller Temperature exceeds specification Contact a Service Center Fuse or circuit breaker is o...
Page 42: ...ng beep is not heard unplug the battery cables from the power source and then refer to Activating the Wireless Foot Pedal and Activating the Handheld Remote in the Product Installation Wiring and Batt...
Page 43: ...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 44: ...e 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 tro...
Page 45: ...Parc Industriel de Petit Rechain B 4800 Verviers Belgium Fax 32 87 31 19 65 Mexico Central America South America Caribbean Telephone 1 954 744 3500 Mercury Marine 11650 Interchange Circle North Miram...
