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RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN USING YOUR 
WATERSNAKE MOTOR IN THE WATER

Upon connecting your battery to your motor, and before setting off in your 
boat, make sure that your trolling motor is mounted correctly and stowed 
securely in the mounting bracket. Of course once you engage your Watersnake 
motor for use make sure that it is in the right place, not too low or too high. 
Once you are in deep water, you should make sure that you gradually increase 
the speed of your trolling motor, do not fl atten it up to full speed right away. 
For example, if you have a 5 speed trolling motor, don’t click through all of the 
other speeds really fast to get to 5, slowly go up to 1 speed, 2 speed, and so on. 
It is recommended not to run your trolling motor out of water for long periods 
of time.

RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN YOUR 
WATERSNAKE MOTOR IS OUT OF THE WATER

After washing down your Watersnake motor at the end of a session, you may 
need to charge your 12v deep cycle marine battery.  Before charging your 
battery, ensure that your Watersnake motor is disconnected from the battery.  
DO NOT leave your motor connected whilst charging your battery.  

If your boat is not stored under cover, it is recommended to remove your 
Watersnake motor and store separately under cover, out of direct sunlight and 
away from wet or damp areas.  If you are not able to remove your Watersnake 
from the boat, we recommend covering your Watersnake with a weatherproof 
cover to protect the electronics.

The off-season provides a good opportunity to complete some maintenance as 
outlined on page 13
When towing your boat long distances and especially if driving over rough / 
unsealed roads, we strongly recommend that you remove your Watersnake 
motor from your bow and stow safely in either your vehicle or boat.

Summary of Contents for Fierce SWRF 54/48

Page 1: ...FIERCE BOW MOUNT ELECTRIC MOTOR OWNERS MANUAL...

Page 2: ...CONTROL OPTIONAL ACCESSORY REMOTE CONTROL 1 MOUNTING BOW MOUNT CIRCUIT BREAKER 1 REQUIRED BATTERY 12v DEEP CYCLE MARINE MIN RECOMMENDED BATTERY SIZE 80 100 AMP HOUR NOTE this is to be used as a guide...

Page 3: ...battery If extension to battery cable is required refer to table on page 9 NOTE if extending battery cable ensure that the circuit breaker remains in place on the positive wire PRE USE CHECKLIST CHECK...

Page 4: ...ts back in the locking clamps There should be a click sound locking the unit in position In addition then slide the Depth Collar C down the shaft to the Gear Box and then tighten the bolt on the Depth...

Page 5: ...ear and accessible Mount the plate to the bow using stainless steel bolts nuts and washers It is important when doing this work that the boat is level and the motor is mounted level Remove covers to e...

Page 6: ...Watersnake 6 Mounting bracket Quick lock and release lever Weedless propeller Motor Assembly unit Composite shaft Handle Head unit Depth collar height adjustment Remote control unit...

Page 7: ...es to the battery are disconnected 1 Place shear pin in shaft as shown 2 Align the propeller against the shear pin on the shaft there is a groove on the back of the propeller which the shear pin needs...

Page 8: ...dard with ring type terminal connectors although this can be changed to suit your particular set up If tting different terminal connectors ensure that connections are soldered and sealed appropriately...

Page 9: ...nal pull on the shaft of the motor may be necessary to ensure it has locked into place on the cradle refer to diagram on page 4 DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES A 12 v deep cycle marine battery is required for n...

Page 10: ...h as a centre console that impedes line of sight communication The remote control hand unit is battery powered The battery in the unit may need to be replaced after 12 months or sooner if used regular...

Page 11: ...function number or the right refer to the new diagram function number button on the remote control hand unit Slowly count to 10 whilst holding both buttons Release both buttons Test that the sync proc...

Page 12: ...foot control Release the button when the desired degree of turn has been achieved 3 Momentary button propulsion whilst button is held down propulsion stops when button released To activate the momenta...

Page 13: ...ess moisture from the motor and sparingly lubricate all friction points a pressurized spray lubricant is ideal It is important to keep the shaft of your motor as smooth as possible to avoid deployment...

Page 14: ...COMMENDATIONS WHEN YOUR WATERSNAKE MOTOR IS OUT OF THE WATER After washing down your Watersnake motor at the end of a session you may need to charge your 12v deep cycle marine battery Before charging...

Page 15: ...Central Service Centre website TROUBELSHOOTING QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE A signi cant number of issues can be caused by a disruption of power supplied to your Watersnake motor Careful inspection of your 1...

Page 16: ...t you are following the correct deployment stowing process refer diagram on page 4 Check for any obstructions within the mounting bracket Lubricate shaft with spray lubricant concentrate spray on area...

Page 17: ...WATTS RPM SHAFT COLOUR BRACKET STEERING SPEEDS PROP 55266 Fierce SWRF54 48 Remote 54lb 12v 13 54 156 640 1370 48 White Composite Remote Variable 3 Blade Model range and specifications are correct at t...

Page 18: ...measure the distance from the mounting surface of the transom or bow to the water level The guide shown on the right will assist you in finding the shaft length that best suits your boat The graph sh...

Page 19: ...considering taking your electric motor to an Authorised Service Agent for servicing IMPORTANT If you choose to service the electric motor yourself or through any other third party not authorised by W...

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Page 23: ...ed 55516 Watersnake Trolling Motor Connectors Watersnake Motor Connector Plugs makes it very quick and simple to remove and replace your motor from the boat as well as providing a better connection to...

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